Development Data & Systems Specialist

# Development Data & Systems Specialist Hot Job St Louis, MO 63114## Overview Position Type Full Time Education Level2 Year Degree## Description The Development Data & Systems Specialist Department:
Development Supervisor:
Regional Development Manager The Development Data & Systems Specialist serves as the primary administrator of Every Child’s Hope (ECH) fundraising and donor management systems. This role is critical to advancing the ECH mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of donor and fundraising data that supports philanthropy, donor engagement, stewardship, and organizational growth.

The Development Data & Systems Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining donor records, processing gifts, producing meaningful reports and insights, supporting fundraising events and campaigns, and optimizing the systems that help connect donors to our mission. Working closely with Development, Finance, and agency leadership, this position helps ensure that fundraising operations run efficiently and that donors receive an exceptional giving experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Donor Database & Systems Administration
· Serve as the primary administrator for fundraising and donor management systems, including Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, Give Smart, Cognito Forms, and related platforms.
· Support fundraising and stewardship activities by maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date donor and constituent records, including giving history, contact information, relationships, communication preferences, and engagement activities.
· Ensure data integrity by identifying and resolving duplicate records, inconsistencies, and data quality issues.
· Develop and implement database standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
· Manage system security, user permissions, imports, exports, integrations, and ongoing maintenance and ensure donor confidentiality.
· Coordinate data synchronization and integrations between fundraising, event, online giving, and third-party platforms.
· Troubleshoot system issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
· Create and maintain reports, dashboards, lists, and data exports to support fundraising activities, financial reconciliation, strategic planning, and donor engagement efforts.
· Collaborate with Development and Finance teams to ensure data and reporting accuracy and consistency.

Gift Processing & Donor Stewardship Support
· Process and record charitable gifts accurately and in a timely manner.
· Generate donor acknowledgment letters and other donor communications.

Fundraising Campaign & Event Support
· Support annual appeals, online campaigns, donor stewardship efforts, grant-related activities, and other fundraising initiatives.
· Provide administrative and database support for events, including registrations, sponsorship tracking, guest management, seating assignments, attendee reporting, event communications and post-event reports and analytics.
· Assist with special projects and development activities as needed, which may require occasional evening and weekend activities.

Core Competencies Collaboration & Relationship Building – Values teamwork and contributes to a culture of partnership and respect by building positive relationships with internal and external constituents.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Demonstrates strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Exercises sound judgment and initiative in resolving issues independently.

Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and effectively responds to inquiries while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

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