Description

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks a Development Database Coordinator for the 2023-24 school year.  This position can be 30-40 hours per week depending on the candidate's desire.  This position is a key member of the school’s Development team and works closely with the Director of Development to support ongoing fundraising initiatives through careful tracking, analysis, and reporting. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.

Dawson School Mission Statement

Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.

Responsibilities 

• Gift entry, acknowledgement, and reconciling accounts
• Generates, mails, and tracks donor acknowledgement letters and pledge reminders within a timely manner
• Prepares monthly and annual reports for the Business Office and the Alexander Dawson Foundation
• Produces quarterly Board of Trustee data reports
• Works closely with the Director of Development to track and analyze data
• Produces annual tax acknowledgement letters in January
• Supports Dawson Fund with detailed tracking and progress reports
• Supports the spring gala by tracking registration and co-managing auction database and software
• Creates mailing and email lists for all development outreach, including the Annual Report and solicitation letters
• Updates and maintains accurate records within Raiser’s Edge
• Organizes in-house mailing projects, including printing, folding and stuffing, and ordering supplies
• Assists with administrative tasks as needed 

Professional and Personal Qualifications 

• 2 years of Development experience 
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other Development software preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency with Mac computers and Google Suite 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
• Personal warmth and friendliness

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.  Compensation is commensurate with experience and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Life, 401(k), and generous paid time off. 

Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), and click on About Us at the top of the page, click on Employment, scroll to the middle of the page, click the link under JOIN OUR TEAM!, and select the Development Database Coordinator posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please.  Visit: www.dawsonschool.org.

Dawson School Diversity Statement:

Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues –- respect, compassion, courage, and integrity — into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.

Requirements

• 2 years of Development experience 
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other Development software preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency with Mac computers and Google Suite