Raiser's Edge Database Administrator (Temp)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Andrus seeks an experienced temporary Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (RE NXT) Database Administrator to provide short-term support to our Advancement team. This role will stabilize day-to-day database operations, strengthen data quality, support gift processing and acknowledgements, and ensure accurate reporting for fundraising and stewardship.

Temp Assignment Duration:3-6 Months

Essential Duties

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Database administration and data integrity

• Administer and maintain Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge / RE NXT database functions, configuration, and user support.
• Run regular data audits and implement clean-up processes (duplicates, incomplete records, coding consistency).
• Maintain and improve data entry standards, naming conventions, solicitation codes, campaign/fundraising designations, and constituent coding.

Gift processing and acknowledgement support

• Support gift entry workflows include batches, appeals, designations, soft credits, tributes, pledges, payments, and matching gifts.
• Partner with Advancement staff to ensure timely, accurate acknowledgements and receipt.
• Troubleshoot data issues that impact gift processing, reporting, and donor communications.

Reporting and dashboards

• Create and run standard and ad hoc queries, exports, and reports for fundraising performance, stewardship, moves management, and event reporting.
• Support the team with lists for mail/email campaigns and donor segmentation.
• Provide concise weekly updates on progress, issues, and recommendations.

User support and documentation

• Provide hands-on support to staff using RE/RE NXT (best practices, troubleshooting, quick training).
• Document workflows, data standards, and “how-to” guides for continuity after the assignment ends.
• Identify process improvements and quick wins to streamline database and gift operations.

Essential Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Raiser’s Edge (RE or RE NXT) administration experience in a nonprofit Advancement/Fundraising setting.

• Demonstrated experience with gift processing (batches, appeals, pledges, tributes, designations, acknowledgements/receipting).
• Strong skills in queries, exports, and reporting within RE/RE NXT.
• Proven ability to improve data integrity (deduping, audit processes, coding standards).
• High attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential data, and excellent follow-through.
• Familiarity with email/marketing platforms and imports/exports to RE.
• Prior short-term “database clean-up” or stabilization engagements.
• Knowledge of fundraising operations best practices (gift acceptance, receipting rules, audit readiness).

Core Competencies

• Calm problem-solver who can triage priorities and work independently.
• Strong communicator who can translate database details into practical guidance.

• Process-minded, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and sustainable improvements.

Physical/Travel Requirements

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.