Organizational Development Specialist jobs in New Britain, CT

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The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Development Specialist to support the Connecticut & Rhode Island Region. ( This is a hybrid work position where you will come into the Farmington office as needed and work from home.)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :

We are looking for a Development Operations Coordinator who will lead efforts to support funding growth development through data analysis, systems training, reporting, data hygiene and strategic implementation of gift processing procedures.

W HERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD :

1. Identify needed adjustments and / or linking requests to support accuracy of revenue and fundraiser credit per the guidelines.

Provide data and reports to assist leadership in operational reviews, monitoring activity and performance, and other initiatives as directed.

2. Coordinate gift processing to include cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate execution of check processing and bundling procedures are followed and understood.

3. Coordinate data hygiene updates to ensure quality data by creating new accounts, requesting account merges, and making other needed updates.

Support portfolio updates as defined by leadership by transferring accounts / contacts to the appropriate relationship manager, inactivating and adding new accounts, and ensuring portfolios are reflected for each role.

Monitor upcoming and past due solicitations and gifts and share information to ensure data is updated appropriately.

4. Assist with onboarding of new fundraisers and serve as a systems trainer for new hires and volunteers. Provide ongoing user training and education on new functionality and / or changes in the system.

5. May serve as the liaison to key national contacts for data systems, gift processing and research as needed. Support tracking large budgeted monthly gifts, as reflected in the revenue budget to support forecasting.

6. Support volunteers who perform data entry and data-related projects for development team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :

Education : High School or equivalent required.

Experience : Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Skills & Abilities : Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable. Ability to work on a team.

Travel : May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.

Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

BENEFITS FOR YOU :

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work.

Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO Holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance : Short Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition
• Pay for Performance

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.

e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

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Last updated : 2024-04-23