Database Manager

Company: The Bush School
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity while being part of a collaborative community.Database Manager (Seattle, WA) Full Time (40 hours per week) Salary/ExemptYear-Long (12-Month) Schedule (Start Date: August 14, 2025)*This position is eligible for health benefits (details during hiring process). *This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized towork in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for thisposition and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Development Team as a Database Manager. We are seeking a candidate who can support the school's mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.The Database Manager reports to the Assistant Head of School for Advancement requires a highly confidential and professional acumen. The Database Manager supports the work of The Bush School's Development Department and works collaboratively with members of the Development team and other departments on campus, particularly the Business Office. The position is responsible for the school's donor database systems, reporting, and operations, as well as prospect research.The Database Manager ensures maximum efficiency and integrity of the information in the school's Raisers Edge database; to provide on-going database and software needs analysis; to determine the best possible solutions for keeping the data accurate; and to create systems that offer maximum and appropriate utilization of information and technology. In addition, this position will conduct and lead prospect research by providing key reports, donor information, and strategic assessments of prospects. Approximately 50% of the time is allocated to database management including gift processing, 25% to prospect research and information management, and 25% on reporting and analysis.While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

• Maintain the highest integrity of Raiser's Edge and supported software programs in terms of accuracy and currency; implement existing policies and programs to keep the database clean and growing in data relevant to our constituencies and our goals as a department
• Provide the research, data, reports, and tools for a strategic, coordinated, and systematic approach to prospect identification, cultivation, and donor engagement strategies
• Collaborate with team members to track fundraising activity and effectiveness, determine reporting needs, and implement existing strategies for identifying new donors
• Participate in department strategy development
• Process biographical information research and updates in Raiser's Edge including the creation of new student/family records
• Ensure that constituent files are maintained in an accurate and timely fashion
• Perform routine database maintenance and identify areas to improve operational and reporting efficiency
• Identify areas for integration across other data platforms used by Development and Communications
• Complete timely gift processing, pledge reminders, and acknowledgement letters
• Work collaboratively with the Business Office to produce accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reports and reconciliations
• Generate industry benchmark reports and analyses as requested
• Manage, generate, and produce constituent lists for fundraising, specials events, and school communications and publications
• Upload email content and support deployment of broad-based emails through Online Express
• Work with donors and financial advisors to help provide a joyful giving experience
• Update and maintain operations manual for database as well as provide and deliver training to team members
• General support of Development team activities, events, and programs
• Maintain stewardship reports and information for Head of School
• Ability and willingness to perform other responsibilities, as assignedExperience and Professional Competencies:
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • Three or more years of experience with database management is required
  • Experience in Raiser's Edge or with another donor database is preferred
  • Knowledge of non-profit fundraising principles and related data needs are required
  • Highly developed understanding of database systems; expertise in relational database queries, import/export and reporting function, and prospect research are required
  • Full working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, mail merges, and other standard software applications are required
  • Professional writing skills are required
  • Experience working in an education setting is preferredSuccessful candidates will have:
    • A philosophy that aligns with the school's mission and values - please review the school's mission and values on our website (www.bush.edu)
    • A strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, and accountability
    • Creative problem-solving and strategic and organized thinking skills
    • The ability to accurately manage confidential information
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong process, planning, and implementation skills
    • Excellent time-management and prioritization abilities
    • Skills as a contributing team player, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and able to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Strong customer service orientation
    • Skills to apply a detail orientated approach to all work, with a high level of accuracy
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, databases, and web-based software
    • A willingness to work longer hours during peak times to complete a project, as well as occasional nights and weekends, as neededAdditional Requirements:
      • Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
      • Meet the school's standards when completing two separate background screeningsCompensation/Benefit Information for this position:
        • Salary Range: $ 78,000 - 83,000
        • The school offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees, which includes:
        • • Employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees (includes an employee paid buy-up plan option)
          • Employer-paid dental and vision insurance for eligible employees
          • Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible employees
          • Medical, dental and vision insurance for dependents of eligible employees (employee paid)
          • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) available to eligible employees (employee paid)
          • Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for eligible employees
          • Employer-paid Life Insurance for eligible employees
          • Optional Voluntary Life Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
          • Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
          • Optional Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
          • Retirement Plan available to eligible employees. The Retirement Plan includes generous employer contributions that align with specific years of service.
          • Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees and their dependents
          • School lunch discounts
          • Free parking at Seattle, WA campus
          • Use of school fitness center
          • Paid Time Off (sick leave and personal days)
          • Professional Development opportunitiesHOW TO APPLY Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the "About Bush" tab) for additional information/instructions.If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn't fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.
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