Development Assistant for Information Management and Research, The Brearley School – NY
Key Responsibilities include:
Information Management:
- Maintain Brearley’s development database of approximately 18,000 alumnae, parents and other constituents using Raiser’s Edge software.
- Proactively aggregate incoming information from multiple sources and ensure records are accurately and regularly updated, including adding new constituents, updating biographical information, noting event attendance and inputting gifts and pledges.
- Manage and implement gift receipt and acknowledgement process.
- Provide accurate reports and data files to meet both internal and external information needs, including gift documentation for auditors.
- Expand development research capacity in preparation for upcoming capital campaign.
- Conduct financial and biographical research using online search tools and public documents. Analyze and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources and provide concise donor prospect profiles including estimated giving capacity.
- Work closely with development leadership to produce and assess information that can inform decision-making and advance fundraising.
- Collaborate with colleagues to assess donor capacity across constituents and build prospect management systems.
- Respond to inquiries from the Head of School and Trustees.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in advancement services or a related field such as library science or business information.
- Solid experience and proficiency with database management. Strongly prefer substantive knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.
- Familiarity with internet research strategies and experience using online search tools.
- Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
- Team player with a proactive approach and a positive outlook.