Job Description

Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career opportunity? Do you want to positively contribute to an organization that serves the community? If the answer is "Yes!" this is the job for you!

Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for One Full-time Position, 40-hours-per-week, Data Development Specialist to join our head office in Edmonton, AB.



Job Summary



The Data Development Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's donor database to support fundraising activities. This role ensures data accuracy, produces reports, and provides support for campaigns, donor communications, and events. The specialist plays a key role in maximizing fundraising potential through effective data management.

Job Responsibilities:

Database Management

Oversee daily operations of the fundraising database. Maintain donor records and ensure data integrity. Segment donor lists for targeted outreach. Conduct regular data clean-up and quality control.

Gift Processing

Accurately process donations and issue tax receipts. Communicate with donors to complete transactions. Prepare donor correspondence and acknowledgements.

Data Reporting & Analysis

Generate reports on donor trends and campaign performance. Reconcile data with the finance department monthly and annually. Support fundraising strategy with data insights and dashboards.

Campaign & Event Support

Provide data support for fundraising campaigns and events. Track donations and pledges. Collaborate with the DCR team on event invite lists and tracking donations received.

Training & Documentation

Train staff/volunteers in database use and best practices. Maintain electronic documentation and donor files.

Compliance & Confidentiality

Ensure compliance with data protection laws. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data security policies.

Other Duties

Contribute to overall fundraising strategy. Support other initiatives and participate in organizational activities.

What This Job Requires:

Bachelor's degree or certificate in a related field. 2-3 years working with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce). Experience in data analysis, reporting, and gift processing. Familiarity with donor lifecycle and fundraising strategies. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in database software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Excellent communication and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively. A clear Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate

Core Competencies



Accountability Analytical Thinking Communication Critical Thinking Decision Making Ethics & Integrity Relationship Building Organizational Awareness Planning & Organizing Risk Management Strategic Thinking Teamwork Time Management

What We Offer:

Competitive pay, based on your qualifications and experience. We offer flexibility and supportive working environment. Three weeks of vacation Paid wellness days and sick time After three months of working with us, you'll be eligible to participate in our comprehensive health benefit plan After one year of working with us, we'll match your 5% pension contribution The opportunity to work in a values-based, relationship-driven, client-centered and family-focused environment The chance to work with compassionate team members who listen to your ideas and want to make a positive difference in the Agency

About Catholic Social Services:

You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

With more than 60 years of service delivery, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with more than 1900 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering 130+ programs throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.



Our values are at the core of everything we do!

Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have. Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition. Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.

We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, and people of faith or no faith.