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Data & Donor Management Specialist (1099) Independent Contractor Jobs in St Louis, MO at Friends of Kids with Cancer
Title: Data & Donor Management Specialist (1099) Independent Contractor
Company: Friends of Kids with Cancer
Location: St Louis, MO
Independent Contractor – Data & Donor Management Specialist (1099)
At Friends of Kids with Cancer, we are dedicated to bringing moments of joy, support, and hope to children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. Behind every event, gift, and family service is accurate, secure data that helps us serve our community with care and compassion.
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Independent Contractor – Data & Donor Management Specialist to provide specialized support for our donor database, fundraising activities, program records, reporting, and related data projects.
This contractor will help Friends of Kids with Cancer maintain accurate records, strengthen donor relationships, track family support services, improve data quality, and support fundraising and program reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The contractor will provide specialized data-management, database, reporting, and data-quality services, including:
- Entering, updating, and maintaining donation, donor, and fundraising records
- Maintaining accurate donor and constituent records in the organization’s Raiser’s Edge Database
- Performing database cleanup, deduplication, standardization, and quality-control activities
- Supporting gift entry, campaigns, funds, appeals, events, and donor-related data management
- Preparing routine reports, spreadsheets, and data summaries
- Assisting with event and fundraising campaign data management
- Supporting tracking and reporting related to family support programs and services
- Assisting with data imports, exports, and reconciliation
- Identifying and resolving data discrepancies
- Supporting special data-related projects and process improvements
- Maintaining organized and secure electronic records
- Communicating data issues, project status, and recommendations to designated staff
The ideal contractor:
- Thrives in detail-oriented, accurate-focused work
- Is highly organized, dependable, and able to work independently
- Takes initiative and manages projects and deadlines effectively
- Communicates clearly with staff regarding priorities and data issues
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
- Has experience with nonprofit fundraising or constituent databases
- Is comfortable working with spreadsheets and structured data
- Enjoys improving data quality, processes, and reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Experience in data entry, database management, data administration, or a related field
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet agreed-upon deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred:
- Nonprofit development or database experience
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Experience with donor, fundraising, or constituent relationship management systems
- Experience with database cleanup, deduplication, imports/exports, or data reconciliation
- Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising data and reporting
- Experience working with program or service-related data
SYSTEMS
The contractor may work with systems and tools including:
- Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge / Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
- Online donation and fundraising platforms such as GiveSmart
- Event registration systems such as GiveSmart
- Secure cloud-based file and document systems
- Other nonprofit database and reporting systems used by Friends of Kids with Cancer
ENGAGEMENT DETAILS
Classification:
Independent Contractor (1099)
Expected Workload:
Up to approximately 30 hours per week initially, depending on the volume and nature of work and organizational needs. Hours may fluctuate based on projects, priorities, and deliverables.
Location:
Flexible/Hybrid. The engagement will be primarily offsite once the contractor is fully trained, with initial in-person training and occasional onsite attendance in St. Louis as mutually agreed upon for meetings, events, projects, or other business needs.
Compensation:
$32–$35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Initial Term:
One-year engagement, with the possibility of extension or renewal based on organizational needs and performance.
As an independent contractor, the contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, equipment, and business expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing. The contractor is not eligible for employee benefits. The engagement will be governed by a written independent contractor agreement.
Confidentiality & Background Check
This engagement may involve access to confidential donor, family, program, and organizational information. The selected contractor will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and data-security requirements, and access only information necessary to perform contracted services.
The contractor may be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete applicable privacy and data-security training before receiving system access.
The selected contractor may also be subject to a background check based on the nature of the contracted services, access to confidential information, and organizational requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Friends of Kids with Cancer is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity organization. We value diverse perspectives and encourage qualified individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Join us in helping support children and families facing pediatric cancer through accurate, thoughtful, and secure data management.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME DIRECTLY TO:
Brandy Bimslager, Executive Director
Friends of Kids with Cancer
314-275-744
