Development Data Specialist

James River Association - Development Data Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA

Telework: Hybrid

Experience: Mid

Number of Openings: 1

Job Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $55K-$65K annually

Reports to: VP or Director of Development

The James River Association(JRA) is a non-profit organization on a mission to protect the James River and connect people to it. JRA is excited to announce an opening for an [job title] In this role, you’ll be an important member of the development team, who will manage all aspects of JRA’s Salesforce database with related teams and software. Primary responsibilities include entering donor and gift data, managing system integrations, and providing detailed reports as needed.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for detailed systems that support programs and development, and a personal interest in the James River.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent data management principles and fully utilize all features of JRA’s donor database, Salesforce N22onprofit Success Pack (NPSP) with accurate attention to detail.
• Create and run accurate reports to help support all development efforts, including Cause Marketing and Corporate Sponsorships.
• Onboard new staff members and provide ongoing training for current staff.
• Create and update report graphs and dashboards for Grants and Development.
• Enter and code all donations and data into Salesforce to include but not limited to checks, online giving, ACH transfers, grants, and matching gifts
• Partner with Marketing for multi-year mailed appeal projects including but not limited to reporting on donor segments based on giving history.
• Lead moves management of major donors and endowment campaign donor prospects.
• Provide constituent support for updating records, providing instructions, and tax receipts
• Partner with the Accounting/Admin team to reconcile gifts between NPSP and QuickBooks at month end.
• Utilize partner platforms like Stripe, PayPal, FundraiseUp, and JotForm
• Incorporate mass email tool (Yet Another Mail Merge) to support email initiatives from the Assets team.
• In conjunction with other members of the fundraising team, record detailed information on donor contacts as well as donor meetings
• Configure and send all donor acknowledgements, utilizing Salesforce, Google sheets and Microsoft Word
• Provide monthly review of lapsed pledges for mailed reminder letters.
• Other duties and requests as assigned, including support Development team events like 50th Anniversary Gala, EcoFest, and donor events
  
  

Qualifications:

• Ability to problem solve and find solutions in efficient and effective ways
• Successfully builds relationships by understanding organization and department goals.
• Promotes and adheres to JRA’s mission, vision and values; policies and applicable laws in a fair and equitable manner
• Represents the organization in a professional manner to all donors, vendors, and internal staff; willing to be a team player for larger team events.
• Hybrid work environment - in office generally 2-3 (partial) days per week; Minimal to no overtime
• Successfully complete pre-employment background screening
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, data analytics or related field
• Minimum 2 years experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce strongly preferred).
• Skilled with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, as well as experience with standard office equipment
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Preferred experience working in non-profits, preferably in development
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and teams to align data and fundraising goals with organizational priorities
• Experience applying an equity and inclusion lens to data management, donor engagement, and cross-functional decision-making processes
  
  

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package includes fully paid employee-only health and dental coverage, Life and LTD insurance, generous paid time off (starting at four weeks/year), twelve paid holidays, and 401(k) matched contributions! Professional development and growth opportunities. Work-life balance and dynamic, hybrid/flexible work environment. The exempt salary range for this full-time position is $55,000 to $65,000 annually, depending upon several factors including education and work experience.

APPLY by submitting your resume and cover letter through this link. This position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated hire date of late November 2025.

Why Work for the James River Association?

We are OPTIMISTS.

We believe through individual and collective action, the James River can be

preserved and improved, enriching all communities in the watershed.

We are CATALYSTS.

We are proactive change-makers, not bystanders. We take initiative, bring creativity

and passion, and enlist the broader community to drive positive change for the

James River.

CREDIBILITY is our currency.

Our success depends on the trust we build. We operate with integrity and can be

relied on as a true, steady, dependable resource grounded in science.

COMMUNITY drives everything we do.

We believe in the power of community to achieve common goals, honoring a full

range of voices in the process. Our efforts consider the varied needs and interests of

our watershed communities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. At JRA, we believe in community, conservation, and driving change. We encourage applications from all backgrounds—if you're excited about working with us, we want to hear from you!

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