Easton, MD

Position Title: Database & Development Coordinator

Organization: ShoreRivers, Inc.

Location: Easton, Maryland

Organization Overview: ShoreRivers seeks to protect and restore Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, and education. They have a dedicated staff of Riverkeepers, educators, scientists, restoration specialists, and advocates focused on policies and projects that will improve the health of rivers. Their staff are a strong, collective voice for Eastern Shore waterways.

ShoreRivers believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in their staff, board, supporters, and programs is critical to achieving their mission of clean water. They believe that access to waterways fuels environmental stewardship; inclusion of diverse communities is essential to long term success; and diverse representation in their membership, staff, and board makes them stronger.

Position Overview:  ShoreRivers seeks a full-time Database & Development Coordinator to effectively maintain supporter information in the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT database. As a primary user of database tools, this position supports all staff members with data and analysis that help them focus on their specific areas of expertise, as well as enhance efficiency and collaboration across the organization.

The most critical skills for this position are attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to manage short-term and long-term priorities.

The Database & Development Coordinator reports to the Membership Manager as an integral part of the Development Department and works in person out of the Easton office. This is a full-time position; must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, and longer hours when necessary and to travel when necessary. The position is exempt salaried and “at-will.” The employee must live in the communities they serve.

Duties: 

Database (75%) – Within Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT:

• Update database with constituent and donation information.

• Produce weekly gift acknowledgments and reports.

• Assist in preparation of other requested reports and mailing lists for event invitations, newsletters, solicitations, departmental initiatives, etc.

• Assist with event preparation tasks in coordination with Development staff.

• Support the Membership Manager with administering and trouble-shooting the database; strive to improve the functionality of the database to meet the needs of the organization and ensure useful, healthy, complete data.

Development (25%) – Actively participate in the Development team:

• Cultivate constituent relationships to foster community partnerships and cross-departmental collaborations.

• Understand and apply ShoreRivers’ annual fundraising strategy.

• Contribute to departmental and organizational communications and outreach efforts, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in Raiser’s Edge NXT Database View and WebView highly preferred or experience in another customer relationship management tool.

• Must have excellent attention to detail.

• Must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Must possess strong communication skills.

• Must be a team player willing to collaborate across departments.

• An associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus, but they welcome applicants from traditional and non-traditional education pathways.

• Effective at managing multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to coordinate with various staff and volunteers as both a responsive and proactive collaborator when needed.

• An understanding of environmental issues that affect water quality, and knowledge of ecology and ecosystem functions preferred.

Start/End Dates: Begin as soon as possible

Salary/Pay: $40,000-$45,000

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.