What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Fundraising Data Services position at Museum of Science?
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
Who We Are
As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.
The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
Why We Need You
Manage operations of the Fundraising Data Services department, coordinating with Advancement and Accounting on the timely and accurate processing of all donations and maintenance of donor records. Act as the bridge between Advancement and Finance on matters relating to gifts in both the fundraising and general ledger systems. Support the Museum's high standards of donor stewardship and compliance with contribution-related government regulations.
What You’ll Accomplish
Technical Chops:
How We Work-Our Values
Everyone: We are everyone’s museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.
Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.
Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.
Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.
Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.
Salary Range: $76,000 USD - $92,000 USD
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
www.mos.org
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
Who We Are
As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.
The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
Why We Need You
Manage operations of the Fundraising Data Services department, coordinating with Advancement and Accounting on the timely and accurate processing of all donations and maintenance of donor records. Act as the bridge between Advancement and Finance on matters relating to gifts in both the fundraising and general ledger systems. Support the Museum's high standards of donor stewardship and compliance with contribution-related government regulations.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Manage operations of the Fundraising Data Services department, hiring, managing, and developing department staff. Coordinate work of the department with Advancement and other departments within Finance, in order to ensure timely and accurate processing and reporting of data.
- Act as liaison with Advancement to coordinate responses to Advancement requests for data, advising Advancement staff on the use of the fundraising database, Advancement's own report and process development, troubleshooting of Advancement data within the database and other related systems, and resolving interdepartmental questions and issues. Advise Advancement on policy matters as they relate to data processing and regulatory compliance.
- In partnership with Advancement, CRM System Services, and IT, coordinate maintenance and use of those portions of the fundraising database with which Finance interacts. Responsibilities include: donor and prospect record and other data maintenance, and user training in order to ensure data is complete, accurate, and up-to-date; development of reports and other tools to allow the analysis of fundraising activities; maintenance of information security to ensure the security of personal, financial, and other protected information.
- Assist analysis of fundraising data and results to ensure data meets the end users' needs, is understood by the user, and supports accurate and actionable conclusions.
- Work with other Finance staff in accounting for and reconciling gifts and pledges to ensure the appropriate processing, documentation, and accounting of charitable contributions in the general ledger system.
- Assist department staff during peak times such as during month-end and year-end closes, by processing gifts, scanning and filing back-up documentation, and communicating of gift receipt to interested parties.
Technical Chops:
- Experience with fundraising databases, data management, reporting, gift processing, and fundraising operations.
- Thorough knowledge of fundraising operations and the interrelationship between finance and advancement functions, including applicable IRS and accounting rules and practices.
- Knowledge of fundraising and CRM databases, both front-end and underlying tables and queries.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing perspectives.
How We Work-Our Values
Everyone: We are everyone’s museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.
Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.
Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.
Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.
Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.
Salary Range: $76,000 USD - $92,000 USD
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Salary : $76,000 - $92,000
