Director Development Services Job in Boston, Massachusetts US

Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary

This position reports directly to the Chief Development Officer and serves as an integral member of the senior campaign management team.

Responsibilities:

Prospect Research
* As directed and as needed, research and write briefings for all potential donors for relevant staff, events and meetings.
* Design systems to proactively identify new major donor prospects, utilizing all resources available.
* Responsible for planning and implementation of a prospect management system and practice.
* Set standards for information organization, storage, maintenance and retrieval.

Database Management
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive program for data management to benefit the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts.
* Serve as the database manager and architect for all reporting needs, including tallying results and running queries for mail program, mailings, invitations, etc.
* Oversee the conversion of the Schepens fundraising system into Mass. Eye and Ear’s, data integrity, donor and gift information, reports, etc.
* Continually evaluate and improve upon the use of the database to maximize performance of the development function. Recommends upgrades, new modules, etc. as needed.
* Oversee all imports and exports of data.
* Keep current with news and trends in database technology and development methodology.
* Act as primary contact with system support group to troubleshoot technical issues and manage all database software maintenance.
* Assign appropriate access rights and ensure proper training for all new and current users.
* Update internal policy and procedural documents as needed to reflect changes in the organization’s operations.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports
The development services team, including database manager, gifts processor and researcher, report to the Director of Development Services.

Requisition Number	12-0159

Title	DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Department	Development
Shift	Day
Hours Per Week	40
City	Boston
State	MA
Description		The Director of Development Services is responsible for leading two crucial efforts within the Development Office: Research/Prospecting and Database Management. The Director will organize and implement the hospital’s major gifts prospecting program and prospect management system, working closely with the development officers (major gifts, annual fund and alumni relations) to identify and qualify top prospects. The Director will also effectively manage and implement a comprehensive fundraising database system overseeing database design, report generation and gifts processing.
Requirements	* 5 years of experience with prospect research and database management in a nonprofit setting. Health care experience and familiarity with HIPAA is highly preferred * Bachelor’s degree required. * Must have a working knowledge of fundraising and its processes, especially of Raiser’s Edge and report writing, prospect management and gift posting. * Experience in leading a team. * Skilled in proofreading and report-writing. * Exceptional computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs, Raiser’s Edge, * Knowledge of fundraising information sources. * Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research. * Excellent project management, communication, interpersonal and research skills. * Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize work flow. * Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

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