Job Posting

The Blake School | Hopkins, MN
Salary Range: $52,000 - $62,000

Advancement Services Manager (temporary)

Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide family leave coverage for the Advancement Services Manager role. The Advancement Services Manager (ASM) provides a key element supporting and advancing the work of all functions within Advancement. Possessing strong knowledge of fundraising practices (gift accounting, prospect research, data systems structure and reporting) and paired with an advanced level of development experience, the Advancement Services Manager supports the data and business needs of the Advancement Office in order to maintain and strengthen our work with donors. Blake is also undergoing a database conversion to Veracross. This position plays a key role in the successful migration and a successful candidate will gain expertise utilizing this platform.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage gift accounting with timeliness and accuracy to ensure timely acknowledgement of contributions and tributes, consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks and in accordance with school Gift Acceptance Policies and GAAP. Sources include cash, donor-advised funds, stock, family foundation grants, matching gifts, third-party giving, tributes and more through mail, online and e-solicitations.
• Manage and perform standard reporting for internal and external constituencies to help all functional areas with performance tracking, analysis and planning.
• Utilizing the Veracross school information system, manage creation of online giving and event registration pages and processing of online donations and registrations into Veracross.
• Designs and implements database queries and data exports to analyze giving trends and outcomes for the department as well as mailing lists, calling lists, email lists, directories/rosters, review lists, reports and more as directed.
• Manage outstanding pledges, overdue pledges and recurring gifts activities with colleagues.
• Manage data projects such as, but not limited to, volunteer info (BOT and Adv), student and faculty awards, biographical, class notes, deceasing process (data, In Memoriam for Communications and HOS/Accolades) and 50th reunion biographical.
• Receive and respond to donor inquiries with friendliness and efficiency; answer phone and direct calls as necessary.
• Develop and manage efficient systems for data cleansing, prospect research, and relationship management.
• Maintains policies and procedures manuals for data entry and ensures compliance across staff.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Experience and Skills
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent 3 years of demonstrated success in a fundraising/development environment in a not-for-profit organization
• Relational database experience
• Attention to detail, accuracy and appropriate thoroughness
• Ability to manage concurrent projects, set priorities and follow through on both long-term and short-term projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop creative database solutions to department needs
• High level of proficiency in word processing, mail merges and spreadsheet work using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word, as well as Google applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment
• Ability to take initiative and identify and incorporate process improvement and new technologies
• Ability to work under pressure, respond to last-minute requests and display a willingness to acquire new skills and take on new projects

Preferred:

• 4-5 years of experience fundraising/development work in a not-for-profit organization.
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB guidelines and regulations
• The Blake School uses Veracross, a fully integrated, 100% web-based Student Information System used in independent schools. Complete Veracross development module training is available with preference given to applicants who show an interest in learning the product.
• Working conditions include those typically associated with office work: prolonged sitting, prolonged computer usage, medium noise levels (e.g., sound of office equipment, conversations of co-workers).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE.

How to Apply / Contact
To apply, please visit The Blake School Employment page.