Database Administrator jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Family Promise of West Michigan strives to give parents the hope and encouragement they need to create a better future for their kids and end the cycle of homelessness. Through our prevention, emergency shelter, housing services, homeownership, family engagement/stabilization services, and early childhood services, we’ve helped over 2,500 families build a stronger future.

At Family Promise of West Michigan, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organization and community stronger. Our culture is the result of our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.  This culture brings us together, allows us to stand out, and empowers all of us to connect, belong, and grow.

We are looking for an organized, detailed, compassionate, and highly flexible person in this part-time hybrid position to be responsible for the day to day administration of our advancement donor database.  They utilize our systems to accurately process gifts and provide accurate reports of revenue from donor gifts. Key characteristics of this person include an eagerness to accomplish goals, a passion for our mission, and self-confidence. This position reports to the VP of Advancement. 

Family Promise of West Michigan Core Values:

• Has Passion for Mission
• Prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Is Dedicated to Hospitality
• Collaborates Intentionally
• Is Hungry, Humble, and Smart
• Assumes Good Intent
• Strives for Excellence and Sustained Impact

You’ll Get To:

• Manage data in donor database to ensure record accuracy 
• Record donations and pledges accurately utilizing appropriate systems and processes, accurately applying gifts to the associated campaign
• Generate donor acknowledgement letters and gift receipts for cash and in-kind contributions within a timely manner
• Maximize the use of the donor database by identifying and implementing best practices to most effectively manage all data 
• Produce weekly gift and pledge reports for Advancement and Leadership team analysis 
• Create queries, exports and customized reports for development and marketing purposes 
• Develop and deliver ongoing stewardship reports to facilitate a donor-centered approach to enhance retention and upgrades 
• Track, measure, and monitor donor giving 
• Develop and deliver a system for revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting which supports informed strategic decision making 
• Undertakes projects, as required, and performs other related job duties, as assigned 

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have/Be: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrate ability to people and project management.
• 3 years of database administration experience.
• Thorough understanding of non-profit development
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.  
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team.  Must be able to work well with colleagues, board members and volunteers.
• Strong communications skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Must possess a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Gmail/Google Docs, and other common computer skills/software/programs and databases.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including four weeks of paid time off.
• Appreciation for work/life balance. 
• A flexible and professional work environment. 
• Opportunity to contribute to the efforts to end the cycle of homelessness in West Michigan.

Family Promise of West Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Family Promise of West Michigan is committed to recruiting, employing, compensating, and promoting on the basis of qualifications and experience, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background verification checks.