Foundation - Development Operations Specialist

Erlanger - Chattanooga, TN

Hiring: Foundation - Development Operations Specialist Company: Erlanger Location: Chattanooga, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:22:56 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Salesforce About the job Experience: •3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development operations, fundraising services, or nonprofit program coordination •5 years of experience in nonprofit development operations, fundraising services, or nonprofit program coordination Required Skills: •This role requires consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, including donor data governance, gift processing protocols, reporting standards, stewardship implementation, system optimization, and development-related project management. •Foundation Systems Administration and Data Governance •Serve as the strategic administrator of the Foundation's CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g., Raiser's Edge, SalesForce, Classy Live, GoFundMe Pro), exercising independent judgment in system configuration, governance, and optimization. •Establish, implement, and enforce data governance standards, policies, and internal controls to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and accurate fund tracking. •Lead system integrations, platform enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability. •Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedural guidelines governing gift processing, donor record management, segmentation, and reporting standards. •Reporting, Analytics & Strategic Decision Support •Design, analyze, and interpret complex donor, campaign, and financial reports to inform executive leadership, board reporting, and frontline fundraising strategy. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Nonprofit Management, or a related field •Demonstrated experience with CRM systems, event fundraising platforms, development analytics and reporting, project management, and nonprofit procedures and operations •Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and cross-team communication skills •Proficiency in Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, GoFundMePro, or similar platforms •Certification in fundraising operations, data management, or CFRE designation Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!