COLOR OF CHANGE Development Database Manager Salary in the United States

ABOUT COLOR OF CHANGE

Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We develop strategies to put an end to policies and practices holding Black people back while championing the solutions that move all people forward. As a national force driven by over one million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more humane and less hostile world for Black people in America. In 2005, Color Of Change was founded in response to the realization that during the Hurricane Katrina crisis, no one was afraid to disappoint Black people. There were no consequences for Black people being left stranded on their roofs to die, nor was there sufficient infrastructure among Black communities to aggregate our power and demand them for those that perpetuated or refused to acknowledge the tragic injustice. Color Of Change impacts lives by introducing accountability into the systems of decision-making. We leverage emerging technologies and our media savvy and sharp focus to build the power it takes to move decision-makers in corporations, media and government to drive meaningful change for Black people in service of ending injustice for all oppressed groups.

TEAM SUMMARY

The Development Team of Color Of Change (COC) ensures there are sufficient resources for COC to remain a powerful influencer across broad segments of the progressive movement. We are creative and passionate professionals committed to excellence in the pursuit of Color Of Change’s mission. We are committed to racial equity in America and building an effective, unapologetic and unrelenting opposition-- built to win media wars and win back hearts and minds; block destructive policies from taking effect; mobilize missions of people to define the majority, and ultimately govern the country. We do this by driving COC’s resource development strategy and infrastructure, to advance the Color Of Change mission.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Color Of Change seeks a Database Manager in Oakland will be charged with building a new best-in-class database infrastructure developing internal protocols and ensuring the highest level of team fidelity. The right candidate will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle competing priorities. The Sr. Development Database Manager will begin the role by assessing the organization’s current tools within the first 30- days. You will be asked and be charged with developing more effective policies and procedures within the first 90 days. This role will oversee all database/CRM maintenance, data analysis, reporting, cleaning, and requests for information across COC’s three organizational entities: 501c(3), 501c(4), and PAC.

This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Development and will work closely with the Director of Individual Giving and Director of Institutional Partnerships to support the team’s infrastructure. In addition, this role has one full-time direct report: Development Coordinator.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all functions of CRM database management including gift entry, grants management, individual and institutional funder relationships and reporting, and volunteer management.
• Oversee all individual gift efforts and institutional funders by developing, maintaining, and updating information on new and existing donor and institutional prospects.
• Routinely examine, clean, and optimize data records and processes to ensure accuracy to eliminate duplicate records, inconsistent data, to maintain overall CRM database integrity and accuracy of data imported into the database.
• Create and manage department dashboards for analysis, tracking metrics, fundraising, and financial reporting.
• Identify qualitative and quantitative data and information to be captured and recorded in the database, and assist the Individual Giving and Institutional Partnerships teams in determining the best structure.
• Develop innovative digital tools to manipulate data where CRM database tools are insufficient, with a focus on streamlining team processes and efficiency.
• Interacts with all necessary COC departments (particularly Finance) to analyze and gather report requirements for generating criteria and output.
• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of the CRM database.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and Development teams to standardize routine queries and reports, reconcile projected and actual revenue, and inform protocols across teams related to individual gifts and grants processing.
• Apply creative approaches to our online data to identify areas of opportunity for the Development team and potential major donor upgrades.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

• A Relationship Builder. You are genuinely curious about new people and possess strong listening skills. You like learning what motivates people, what inspires their generosity and makes them feel appreciated. You have the ability to initiate, organize and manage projects, and to interface successfully with colleagues in a collaborative approach.
• Persistent and Optimistic. You are intrinsically motivated and undaunted by ambitious goals. You have the creativity and tenacity to find your way around a “no” answer to a more productive “not right now,” “maybe,” or best yet, “yes.”
• Exceptional in Communicating Verbally and in Writing- Demonstrated ability to write and edit persuasive materials including successful appeals, proposals, stewardship materials, and other collateral. You have excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Intentional- Your working style is about creating order and planning ahead. You are a strategic thinker who always has their end goal in sight – asking for and closing gifts. You are skilled at keeping yourself on track with a portfolio of donors and are highly organized.
• An Organizational Maven- You can manage across multiple work streams and functions, keeping deadlines and managing complexity by simplifying solutions, systems, and processes with clarity and attention to detail. You have the ability to efficiently initiate and complete multiple tasks on time.
• Adaptable and Flexible- You can handle any curveball, and in fact, you expect them. You can meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. Additionally, you are strategic and have the ability to pivot quickly as priorities shift and the team continues to take shape. You can and are willing to travel if needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

In this role and organization, strategic thinking and adaptability are paramount. While experience in a similar role in the civil rights sector is not required, a commitment to civil rights and racial justice is. A qualified candidate should have:

• Ideally 6 years of professional experience with demonstrated database/CRM management experience.
• Talented manager with some experience directly managing staff.
• Successful track record designing and implementing systems, and training staff on database protocol.
• Proficiency with financial statements and/or experience working with generally accepted principles of finance and accounting.
• Strong quantitative data and analytical skills, with an ability to manage and analyze large data sets.
• Deep commitment to and understanding of current social justice issues that intersect race, media, economics, criminal justice, gender, and climate justice.
• Experience working within a structured and effective Development department and ability to bring an entrepreneurial approach both to their career path and development work.

COMPENSATION

The salary for the Database Manager is $72,000. Color of Change offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation and holiday schedules and medical, dental and disability insurance.  

Color Of Change is an equal opportunity employer. Color Of Change prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

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