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Advancement Manager Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Advancement Services Manager to support fundraising, stewardship, and constituent engagement initiatives. This individual will play a critical role in managing advancement operations, donor and constituent data, gift processing, prospect research, reporting, and stewardship activities that help drive philanthropic success. The Advancement Services Manager serves as a key member of the Advancement team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of fundraising data while providing analytical and operational support that strengthens donor relationships and advances organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

Advancement Services & Database Management Manage and maintain advancement databases, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and operational effectiveness. Oversee all gift processing activities, including timely entry, acknowledgment, and tracking of donations within Raiser's Edge NXT. Generate reports, donor lists, and data segments to support fundraising campaigns, events, volunteer engagement, and annual giving initiatives. Partner closely with the Finance/Business Office on gift reconciliation, reporting, pledge tracking, and fund creation. Prospect Research & Development Support Conduct proactive research to identify major gift, planned giving, and leadership annual fund prospects. Prepare prospect profiles, briefing materials, and donor meeting documentation. Develop forecasting reports and provide analysis on fundraising opportunities, donor pipelines, and portfolio performance. Donor Stewardship & Engagement Coordinate the production of annual reports, donor impact reports, and endowment reports. Manage stewardship activities and recognition programs to ensure meaningful donor engagement. Assist with donor proposals, gift agreements, and gift intention documentation. Reporting & Strategic Analysis Create dashboards, reports, and fundraising analyses to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking. Provide operational and project support to senior advancement leadership. Recommend and implement process improvements, policies, and procedures that enhance Advancement Office effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Required Bachelor's degree. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Advanced experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, including queries, reporting, imports, prospect management, and database administration. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service. Preferred Experience working in an independent school, higher education, nonprofit, or fundraising environment. Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT and/or ResearchPoint. Knowledge of fundraising operations, donor relations, and prospect research best practices. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } EB-1418807424