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Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 50 to 80K based on experience
Job Title : Database & Development Operations Manager Full Time
Position Summary :
The Database & Development Operations Manageris responsible for managing the systems, data, and processes that support The Progeria Research Foundations (PRF) fundraising and development activities. This role ensures the integrity and effectiveness of development operations, enabling the team to execute donor engagement strategies, track progress, and achieve PRFs financial goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-savvy, and committed to optimizing PRFs fundraising systems and processes. This is a full time, hybrid position and you must be able to work at Peabody, MA office several days a week.
Organization Overview :
The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) is the only organization globally dedicated to discovering treatments and a cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and related aging disorders, including heart disease. Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by accelerated aging in children. Since its founding in 1999, PRF has made significant progress in research, patient outreach, and education. Learn more atwww.progeriaresearch.org.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Database Management and Reporting :
Help oversee the donor database (e.g., DonorPerfect), ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security. Design and implement data entry and management procedures to streamline processes and improve data quality. Generate and analyze reports to track progress toward fundraising goals, including donor trends, retention, and acquisition metrics.
Oversee the gift acknowledgment process, working closely with the development team to provide prompt, personalized donor recognition.
Create and implement operational systems to support PRFs development activities, focusing on efficiency and scalability. Identify and address bottlenecks or gaps in development workflows, ensuring the team can execute campaigns and projects smoothly. Collaborate with the finance team to support reconciliation and accurate financial reporting.
Support the development team with data management and logistics for campaigns, events, and appeals. Track event participation and follow-up to ensure all touchpoints with attendees and donors are captured accurately.
Identify high-potential donors and prospects for major gifts or recurring contributions. Work with the development team to support stewardship activities, ensuring ongoing donor engagement and satisfaction.
Conduct wealth screening and analyze wealth indicators to identify potential major donors. Prepare comprehensive profiles on prospective donors to inform engagement strategies.
Collaborate with the development team to prepare materials and briefings for donor meetings and visits, ensuring all relevant information is available to facilitate successful engagements.
Support collaboration between development, finance, and program teams to optimize the use of development data for organizational planning.
Assess and implement new tools, platforms, or integrations to improve development operations. Stay informed of best practices and advancements in development operations technology, applying innovative solutions where appropriate.
Required Qualifications :
Work Environment :
This position operates in a professional office environment and may require occasional work outside of regular business hours to support PRF events. Some travel may be required to support key development activities.