POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Donor Engagement Manager and working closely with all Gifts and Gratitude staff, the Gifts and Gratitude Associate will assume primary administrative responsibility for Kripalu's donor management systems. S/he will manage all Raiser’s Edge database functions and coordinate technical aspects of Kripalu’s development efforts, including gift processing and appeals, reporting, generating acknowledgment letters and annual donor stewardship.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Administer and maintain Raiser’s Edge database functions, including but not limited to gift processing and acknowledgement, and donor and constituent records.
• Serve as liaison to Finance, including invoice submission, credit card reconciliation, and monthly reporting.
• Create lists for appeals, mailings, events, and other projects as necessary
• Provide comprehensive reports evaluating the effectiveness of solicitations, donor acquisition and other strategic benchmarks.
• Support other members of the development staff as needed.
• Other duties as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.
• Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu’s organizational principles.
• Defaults to a collaborative style with colleagues, this is an expected behavior in our work culture
• Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas.
• Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed.
• Actively cultivate a sense of fun, joy and optimism in yourself, your team and with your peers. This is a key aspect of your role at Kripalu
• Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise.
• Embraces experiences as learning opportunities.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth.
• Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience.
• 1-3 years of database-related experience with non-profit organization(s) preferred.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic software.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate needs.
• Ability to identify new opportunities and potential challenges to achieving a stated goal.
• Excellent conceptual and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work quickly on multiple projects as well as prioritize.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Efficient, highly organized and attentive to detail.

RETENTION BONUS

$500.00 FT paid out after 90 days and if the candidate is in good standing.

BENEFITS (Start Day One of Employment)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time, Paid Holidays
• Vision
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Free Meals in the Kripalu Dining Hall
• Discounted Purchases in the Kripalu Shop and for Healing Arts Services
• Yoga Classes, and the opportunity to participate in Kripalu Programs