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Providing for Yosemite National Park is our passion. We could not accomplish our mission without the
generosity and dedication of our supporters and donors. With them by our side, we have completed more than
300 projects providing $60 million to the park. Our visitor services, trail and lookout restorations, education and
naturalist programs reach millions of individuals each year who leave inspired by new knowledge and
experience of one of the most beautiful places on earth, Yosemite National Park. Visit
www.Yosemiteconservancy.org for more information.
About this Opportunity:
We are offering an opportunity to combine a passion for the great outdoors with one's exceptional database
management expertise to help preserve Yosemite National Park for future generations. Our database
management staff and development team are located in our San Francisco office; therefore, we seek an
experienced Data Services Manager to join our Financial District office location at an exciting time of expansion.
Our clean and well maintained database aids in housing donor and member information allowing us to
effectively communicate important information, send event invitations, track engagement and contributions.
The Data Services Manager (DSM) is responsible for high level maintenance, data entry and user management,
optimizing data with our The Raiser's Edge database. If you were chosen, you would participate in and oversee
all constituent and gift data entry as well as manage the retrieval process of information from the database
including creation of advanced reports, queries /data-pull reports, exports, etc. The DSM is responsible for
providing effective The Raiser's Edge guidance and support to staff and consultants. The DSM also handles the
processing of all credit and debit cards and on-line gifts and coordinates with the accounting department to
ensure that gifts are properly coded and communicated.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Database Management:
• Manages, maintains and upgrades the organization's database, The Raiser's Edge.
• Coordinates and supports data entry and data output efforts in two offices: San Francisco and El Portal, CA.
Travels to El Portal as needed.
• Coordinates with IT consultant to ensure backups and other technical maintenance occur.
• Maintains security protocols.
• Manages the processing of all credit / debit cards, bank deposits, in-park and on-line gifts.
• Creates and offers trainings for new and existing users for consistent, proper data entry, intermediate
functions and upgrades.
Target and Strategic Analytics, Queries and Reports:
• Creates and run highly complex queries, exports and reports in support of the annual giving program and
other fundraising efforts in cooperation with the Annual and Planned Giving Manager and others as needed.
• Creates a project grant database using Microsoft Access.
• Collaborates with various staff members in direct mail efforts, donor events and cultivation.
• Assists with data research and analysis projects.
• Coordinates the chart of accounts with the accounting department to ensure that gift data is properly
coded and communicated to the accounting software. Data Services Manager
Management / Leadership:
• Manages Donor and Data Services Assistant and Data Entry Assistant including involvement in hiring and
training.
• Oversees and coordinates data entry and gift processing with the Donor and Data Services Assistant and the
Data Entry Assistant, and monitors work to ensure quality control and timeliness of entry.
• Organizes and oversees job-related tasks to be completed by volunteers or temporary workers.
• Provides continuing education / updates to key members of the Development Department.
REQUIREMENTS:
• High computer and database literacy.
• Advanced skills in The Raiser's Edge software.
• Familiarity and experience with direct mail, monthly and workplace giving and other grass roots fundraising
techniques.
• Strong communication skills including writing ability.
• Possesses pleasant, positive demeanor in working with others and in interacting with donors.
• Ability to convey technical information effectively
• Experience with individual and small groups training.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with a wide variety of people including volunteers
• Well-organized, attentive to detail, and a good sense of humor and timeliness.
• Management experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of Yosemite National Park, interest in outdoor activities and commitment to conservation
preferred.
• Able to drive to Yosemite National Park 3-4 times a year.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to our human resources consulting firm at the specified
email box designated for this position: dsmyosemite@gmail.com
Due to the number of responses anticipated, we cannot accept phone calls to the office. Thank you for your
understanding. Submitted information will be carefully reviewed and the most qualified applicants will be
contacted.
THE YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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