Database Manager

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grant maker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Database Manager. The Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire, support, inform, listen to and collaborate with the people and organizations in Greater New Haven to build an ever more connected, inclusive, equitable and philanthropic community.

As an organization committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Community Foundation is seeking applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Title: Database Manager

Department: Finance, Administration & Technology

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $98,291 - $122,864

• • Medical (Aetna): Starting at $33/week
  • Vision (Aetna): Starting at $1/week for a $130 hardware allowance
  • Dental (UNUM): Starting at $2/week for a $1,500 maximum benefit; ortho included!
  • Life (UNUM): 1 X Salary; paid by The Community Foundation
  • Short-term Disability (UNUM): 66% of earnings; paid by The Community Foundation
  • Long-term Disability (UNUM): 60% of earnings; paid by The Community Foundation
  • Retirement: The Community Foundation will contribute 8% of employee’s salary
  • Paid time off: Paid holidays, vacation, floating holidays, sick time, parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement: up to 3K per year for academic programs

POSITION:

The Database Manager is accountable for ensuring the effective utilization of The Foundation’s systems and data. This position will work closely with the Director of Information Systems and will be responsible for the transition of the current database (FIMS) to the Blackbaud based product suite planned for 2025.The Database Manager will play a key role in assuring day-to-day operations align with the strategic goals and that data is available and performant.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serving as the knowledge leader and systems manager for The Foundations database platforms including Raisers Edge, Financial Edge, Blackbaud Grantmaking
• Engaging across the organization to understand how data-driven strategies can improve efficiency
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting errors
• Performance tuning databases
• Creating automation for repetitive database and other workflow tasks
• Auditing and cleaning data for accuracy and consistency
• Achieving operational objectives for smooth functioning for end users
• Training Foundation staff on database platforms and maintaining documentation on processes
• Maintaining a broad knowledge of tools including Microsoft365 products to further develop data strategies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a systems-oriented professional with competency in CRMs
• Knowledge of data management with experience in data collection, maintenance, and analysis
• Demonstrated results in creating and executing efficient queries, exports, reports and imports
• Strong organizational skills, proactive in identifying opportunities for efficiency and thorough attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people and work in a team setting
• A commitment to an inclusive environment
• Ability to function as part of a welcoming, organized and efficient environment for all internal and external constituents and customers

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or credential in a related field such as Information Technology, Information Management or Computer Science; or previous experience
• Knowledge of Blackbaud product suite
• Previous experience working with an organizational database. Financial Management Information Systems (FIMS) experience a plus.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Human_Resources@cfgnh.org with the subject line “Database Manager-Idealist” no later than January 17, 2025. Please also indicate how you found this job posting.

No phone calls please.

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.