Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Institutional Giving & Development, the Manager, Advancement Operations & Database Administration develops and executes forward-thinking database and operational strategies to enhance the Hammer Museum’s fundraising efforts. This position is responsible for data entry, maintenance, and gift processing; optimizing usage of the development database system, Raiser’s Edge (RE); regular and ad-hoc reporting; and reconciling contributed income with the Finance Department through Financial Edge (FE). Responsibilities also include conceiving and implementing RE-based systems for donor prospect management and stewardship. Incumbent is responsible for all development revenue documentation required for annual audit. This position works closely with and supports the Assistant Director, Institutional Giving & Development and the Deputy Director, Advancement as needed. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements: a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a fundraising environment; solid knowledge of development principles; bachelor’s degree in information systems, database management, or related fields, and/or equivalent work experience; at least 3 years working with and mastery of Raiser’s Edge (RE) and related applications; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a manner that complies with IRS regulations and professional fundraising standards; ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Experience with other Blackbaud databases and Crystal Reports, and knowledge of nonprofit institution operations and IRS requirements in posting and acknowledging gifts strongly preferred. This is a renewable contract position.

Application: please email resume, cover letter, and salary history to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu and include “Advancement Operations” in the subject line. Selected applicants will be contacted. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.