Specialist, Donor Data and Communications at The J

Description

The Specialist, Donor Data and Communications at The J plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the organization’s fundraising and stewardship efforts. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate and organized donor records, ensuring that all gifts are processed, tracked, and acknowledged in a timely and meaningful way. By managing the donor database and generating reports, the specialist provides critical insights that support fundraising strategies and decision-making. In addition, the role helps craft donor communications that express gratitude, highlight impact, and strengthen relationships with supporters. This combination of data management and communication ensures that every donor feels valued and connected to The J’s mission.  

Essential Functions

Enter, update, and manage donor and gift data in the CRM (Bloomerang) with accuracy and timeliness: 

• Enter all donor data, including daily gift entry and acknowledgement letter distribution 
• Perform regular audits and quality checks on donor records 
• Create mailing lists, reports, and dashboards to support fundraising efforts 
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to enhance donor recognition and acknowledgement process 
• Support prospect research  
• Participate in testing, reporting, and refining database processes 

Execute a comprehensive donor acknowledgement process: 

• Requires both technical and interpersonal skills, managing other colleagues to stay on schedule 

Provide support for ongoing donor engagement 

• Develop lists for mailings 
• Liaise between the Philanthropy department and other departments such as marketing or IT when necessary 
• Phone calls to donors  

Provide administrative support to the Development Department 

Requirements

• Experience using databases, especially those used for donor stewardship and documentation 
• Experience managing multiple projects with both short- and long-term deadlines 
• Excellent project management skills 
• Exemplary customer service/interpersonal relationship skills 
• Able to think and adjust in stressful situations and solve problems 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Organized and detail-oriented 
• Job is located at The J in Overland Park, Kansas (not remote or hybrid) 

Physical Requirements

• The ideal schedule for this 10-15 hour/week role is two to three hours a day, but must be present five days a week.  

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly. 

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values: 

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships. 
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do. 
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle. 
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people. 
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.