DATABASE MANAGER - CCFESD

Company: Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD): The CCFESD is one of the most dynamic Catholic organizations of its type in the United States. We are an independent 501(c)(3) operating out of Sioux Falls with five satellite offices around the eastern part of the state. Since its founding 35 years ago, it has secured assets in excess of $160M and has documented expectancies of an additional $125M. Over the past 20 years, The CCFESD has also raised an additional $45M in capital gifts to build an expansive retreat center, monastery, emergency homeless shelter and restored the 100-year-old Cathedral of St Joseph. With a talented, dedicated staff of 20, the CCFESD has helped to create a vibrant philanthropic community that is engaged in supporting the ministries of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, its 122 parishes and beyond. Each CCFESD employee promotes a Christian stewardship way of life --- helping donors grow in their understanding of everything as a gift from God and responding in gratitude by generously sharing their gifts with others. The CCFESD fully respects, and encourages others to respect, the Bishop of Sioux Falls as the visible head and source of unity in the particular Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC 1594). Position Summary: This full-time position manages all data entry for the CCFESD. In addition, this position provides a variety of secretarial and administrative support to the CCFESD; specifically the Gift Planning area. This position involves flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and without close supervision. Duties primarily center on computer database entry and effective use, including support of campaigns, reporting, and donor management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Data entry and oversee processing of all gifts handled by the CCFESD, including annual appeal, special events, capital campaigns, special projects, and estate gifts Maintain the integrity of information entered in to the database (currently Raiser---s Edge); including support documentation Management of all database aspects of individual donor relationships to help cultivate growing relationships as they relate to donor research, cultivation activity, pledges, estate plans, cash gifts, and noncash gifts Prepare gift reports accurately and timely Controlling correspondence; year-end receipting; maintain filing systems; assigning and monitoring clerical functions Provide historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records-hard copy and electronic Keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing special records; summarizing information and identifying trends Work closely with Finance and IT departments to insure that reporting is complete and accurate, and that detailed procedures are written and implemented Prepare and compile CCFESD reports and documentation for annual audit Prepare endowment distribution support documentation With the support of IT and training, provide support to all of the staff who use the database Essential Qualifications: Primary : Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church---s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position. Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one---s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church. To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. High energy, positive, ---can-do--- attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative. Education: High school diploma, and post-secondary education or equivalent experience preferable. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent computer proficiency of all the Microsoft Office Suite products and various web applications. Ability to learn and become proficient in the use of Blackbaud Raiser---s Edge software, to include accurate and timely data entry and extraction. Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in an efficient manner. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to think strategically, multitask and conform to shifting priorities, demands, and time lines. Job Conditions/Physical Demands: The following are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to push, pull, lift and carry items up to 30 pounds. Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, talk, hear, grasp, reach and perform repetitive motions of the fingers, hands and wrists. Ability to work in an office setting as wells as various venues according to event or activity. Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone. hc49226

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