Data Integration Specialist

Do you want to be a part of a tight-knit team where laughter is encouraged? Do you want to have fun and make a difference at the same time? If so, this opportunity is for you!

Cassia is currently seeking an experienced Full-Time Data Integration Specialist to join our Philanthropy team! Our nonprofit organization provides senior housing, health care, and community-based services to older generations and others in need. In this important role, you will be responsible for donor database administration, gift processing & acknowledgements, the philanthropy liaison to Accounting and IT, overseeing donor database, and integrating data to support all fundraising strategies of the office of Philanthropy. Our philanthropy team truly puts the “fun” in “fund development!”

This is a Full-Time, benefit eligible position working Hybrid (opportunities to work at home once or twice a week).

Benefits: 

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) or 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees 
• Employee Discount Program
• Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

• Oversees processing of all donations
• Provides technical and strategic leadership in the areas of fundraising systems, gift and biographical data entry, end user support and training, reporting, data analysis and database management.
• Primary owner of DonorPerfect software tools and will explore, recommend and carry out queries, data modeling, contact list segmentation and reporting that will underpin development outreach efforts, donor solicitation plans and analysis of outcomes.
• Creates training and instruction for DonorPerfect users
• Provides reporting on all gift data
• Oversees mailing lists to target specific audiences for all fundraising strategies
• Ensures that contributions are processed and that meaningful acknowledgements are mailed within two days of receipt; maintain current, accurate gift records in donor database
• Collaborates with campuses on donor wall and other public donor recognition opportunities
• Develops and implements best practice standard operating procedures for workflow related to donor database, in conjunction with key stakeholders including all sites involved in fundraising as well as accounting department and IT.
• Manages vendors who provide donation processing (Softerware, SafeSave) and other services to development department. Researches and implements new vendors and processes as needed to take advantage of improvements in technology and service.
• Other duties as assigned by VP of Philanthropy

• 5 years of experience in donor database management and gift stewardship preferred
• Knowledge of charitable giving related tax law as it relates to donation receipts
• An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization’s mission
• Capable of sharing a genuine passion for data integrity and gift stewardship to energize team members and persuade site based staff
• High ethical standards as it relates to all work, including the donor bill of rights
• Able to maintain an organized schedule of work load
• Maintains professional appearance and approach
• Able to maintain confidential information

Location: 7171 Ohms Ln, Edina, MN 55439

About Us:

Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.

At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer.

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.