Database Administrator

Description

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is the Catholic Church in Northeast Kansas: Growing as Disciples of Jesus; Making Disciples for Jesus. The Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining a healthy and accurate account of donors and gifts to the Archdiocese, making sure that donors are properly credited and acknowledged for their gifts in a timely and personal manner. This position is full-time, and will average 40 hours per week. This position is onsite with work completed in the Chancery office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Archdiocesan Database including processing gifts for Archbishop’s Call to Share, Archdiocesan Capital Campaigns, and other special projects and events.
• Work with Parishes and the Leaven Office to complete the annual roster update process as well as monthly updates in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate with outside vendors as relates to the database and gift processing, ensuring that all goals and requirements of the Archdiocese are being met.
• Ensure prompt and accurate acknowledgement to donors on a consistent schedule and at year end.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving Manager and Stewardship & Development Director to successfully implement the Annual Appeal by providing analysis of donors, gift fulfillment, and marketing methods.
• Evaluate continued opportunities to increase revenue, streamline processes, and produce regular reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate passion for and commitment to the Catholic Church and her mission; and the experience and ability to motivate and inspire others to participate by financially supporting the mission and ministries of the Archdiocese. 
• Verbal and written communication skills including with executive level individuals.
• Build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships.
• Plan, prioritize and organize workload to complete multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Work independently with oversight when needed. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration or related field is preferred. 
• Minimum five (5) or more years’ relevant work experience in professional management, planning and administering fund-raising programs is preferred. 
• Previous experience with donor database software such as Virtuous, DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, or experience in sales database such as Salesforce, etc.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite of products and other communication technology and the ability to learn new technology as needed.
• Practicing  Catholic in good standing, with pastoral letter of recommendation if requested is required. 

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct and Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment policies and complete Safe Environment training before hiring. 

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including medical, dental and vision, a 401k plan that includes matching contributions, as well as generous paid time off policies such as vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.