Senior IT Data Specialist
Location: Remote (must work Central Time Zone hours)
Duration: Contract
About the Role
We are seeking an innovative and self-motivated Senior IT Data Specialist to manage and enhance data operations for our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining data governance, building complex queries, and supporting fundraising technology platforms such as Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge CRM, Luminate, and Portomatic.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about data and eager to contribute to impactful fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will bring experience in fundraising or donor management systems, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and embrace learning new technologies as we prepare for a migration to Salesforce in the coming years.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage data governance to ensure data quality, security, and compliance across platforms.
- Build and optimize queries in Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge and other donor management systems.
- Support and integrate tools like Luminate and Portomatic to streamline fundraising processes.
- Maintain and troubleshoot SQL-based data operations, creating and modifying scripts as needed.
- Collaborate with fundraising and IT teams to align data strategies with organizational goals.
- Prepare for and contribute to the future migration to Salesforce by adopting and learning new technologies.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge CRM or comparable donor management systems (e.g., RENXT, Donorscape, DonorPerfect).
- Expertise in SQL for query building, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Familiarity with tools such as Luminate and Portomatic.
- Strong background in data governance and donor data management.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Availability to work Central Time Zone hours.
Preferred
- Prior experience in the fundraising or nonprofit sector.
- Proven track record of adapting to new technologies and learning new platforms.
- Experience with Salesforce or willingness to gain proficiency in Salesforce.
What We’re Looking For
- Innovative thinker: Someone who can identify opportunities to enhance systems and processes.
- Driven individual: A professional who takes initiative and consistently delivers high-quality work.
- Lifelong learner: Someone willing to grow with us as we transition to new technology platforms.
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