Employer: Mercy For Animals
Mercy For Animals aims to construct a compassionate food system by reducing suffering and ending the exploitation of animals for food. We envision a world where animals are respected, protected, and free.
As a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, we know that achieving this goal requires a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environmentone that welcomes and sparks new perspectives and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to make a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us!
We are currently seeking a gifts and data specialist to join our development team. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records and donation data in Salesforce. You will play a key part in database operations, gift entry, appropriate donor recognition, and streamlining internal processes so that the development division can focus more time on fundraising goals.
You will do invaluable work:
- Manage and process all donation data and its accurate and timely entry into Salesforce
- Mass-upload donation data into Salesforce for all Mercy For Animals offices from a number of platforms and payment gateways and manually enter data when necessary
- Update gift-entry documentation and improve on an ongoing basis for increased efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain accurate biographical records in Salesforce, perform data cleanup, and duplicate merges as needed
- Manage gift entry for our workplace giving program and assist with our Double the Donation webpages, plug-ins, and email automation
- Oversee the donor acknowledgment process with a target acknowledgment window of 48 hours from donation receipt
- Assist with supporter inquiries, from donation assistance to annual tax receipts
- Enter new opportunities and data into Salesforce as requested by the development team
- Create Salesforce reports and dashboards and perform data analysis as requested by the development team
- Assist the development and digital marketing teams with gift tracking and reporting
- Support the development and finance teams with the month-, quarter-, and year-end reconciliation processes
- Support year-end close, the annual external audit, and other finance inquiries
- Investigate and resolve any data irregularities in Salesforce or other donor databases, with a focus on data cleanliness and accuracy
- Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
- Perform any other duties assigned
Your qualifications will take our development team to the next level:
- Outstanding organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at a time
- Agility as priorities and workload change throughout the year
- Strong computer skills, including Excel/Google Sheets
- Ability to work creatively and effectively as a team member with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
- Enjoyment of process improvement and documentation
- Friendly, positive, and service-oriented personality
- Integrity to maintain sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to thrive in a fully virtual work environment
- Experience with Salesforce or NPSP (helpful but not required)
- Experience with gift entry and database hygiene (helpful but not required)
- Commitment to the mission and values of Mercy For Animals
- Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles
About Your Team Leader
Your team leader, Kate, our fundraising operations manager, joined Mercy For Animals in February 2021 after holding various technical and leadership positions in the aerospace sector for 11 years. She believes that a strong fundraising operations strategy and its effective implementation are vital for mission-driven organizations to maximize their impact. As a former engineer, Kate is process-driven, a problem solver, and detail-oriented, always looking for opportunities to improve core operations. She values personal development and strives for a healthy work-life balance. She encourages open communication, a growth mindset, and autonomy. Outside Mercy For Animals, Kate enjoys road-tripping, the occasional spin class, hanging with her two sassy pups, and relaxing with country music.
Compensation and Benefits (Nonexempt)
Earn an hourly wage of $20$23 (annual salary of $42,480$48,321), depending on qualifications. In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be able to take part in our benefits package, including no- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance; generous paid time off and sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan, with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3 percent of your annual earnings.
Application Details
We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go outside a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture; what we would gain from having you on our team; and how you align with our organizational vision, mission, and values.
Our Commitment to You
Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization. We are committed to the principles of equity and justice, and our culture celebrates authenticityenabling every team member to shine. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, job needs, and job requirements, and potential team members of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and ability are encouraged to apply. We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those from or in communities impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice.
Come as you are, and help us transform our society and construct a truly compassionate food system.
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