Job Description

Job Location: Columbia College - Columbia, SC 29203
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryJOB SUMMARY
The Director of Advancement Services, under limited supervision, is responsible for gift and pledge processing, constituent record maintenance, acknowledgements, and the overall management of the utilization and enhancement of the Raiser’s Edge database and other advancement related software. This position is an essential part of the Office of Advancement, leading fundraising data and reconciliation, and coordinating constituent mailing and invitation lists. This position is also responsible for the integrity of the constituent database and must possess the creativity necessary to identify opportunities for improving the functionality of the information within; ensures the team is regularly trained on using the database and other platforms; and performs other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Directs and manages data entry for all constituents, gifts, and pledges to maintain data integrity in adherence to policies and procedures and in line with best practice.
- Provides timely and accurate information, reports, and support to the Advancement team and other campus offices as needed.
- Manages weekly financial updates related to fundraising efforts, including comparative data from previous years.
- Works with all advancement staff on preparation of solicitations and communications to ensure campaigns, appeals, proposals, actions and all fundraising engagement activity is correctly tracked to ensure outcome reporting is accurate.
- Leads a comprehensive data management plan which includes ongoing data clean-up at pre-determined intervals, creating queries for regular data review, as well as develops data enhancement strategies with development and alumni engagement to update contact information and enrich prospect research regularly.
- Collaborates closely with the Business Office to reconcile gift activity between offices and to ensure that the College is in compliance with audit reporting standards.
- Coordinates the entry and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date demographic and giving information on current and prospective donors; assists with donor research.
- Assists Development with stewardship of scholarships to include working with the Office of Financial Aid to ensure scholarships are being awarded appropriately, acknowledged properly and executed/reported in line with donor wishes.
- Organizes and/or delivers training and leads Advancement team, and other key College staff, on the use of Raiser’s Edge modules and other software platforms.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in database management.
- Knowledge of fundraising procedures, standards, policies, and best practices.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and related database software programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of fundraising and engagement procedures, standards, policies, and best practices.
- Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities, and use good judgment in dealing with confidential information.
- General understanding of AI and its application in advancement operations and data management specifically
- Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
- Basic financial literacy and ability to work effectively with finance team.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure; ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Self-starter with good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Team-player with a friendly disposition and helpful nature.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.