Senior Database Specialist

About Us

Variety the Children’s Charity is on a mission to help every child with complex healthcare needs fulfill their unique potential. Through providing essential support and resources, including medical and mobility equipment, specialized therapists, expert tutors and counsellors, mental health counselling, vital assessments and supporting early childhood intervention, we empower extraordinary children to overcome barriers and thrive. Our work makes a profound difference in the lives of families across British Columbia.

Last year, over 15,000 children and youth in 245 communities across the province received support from Variety that transformed their daily realities and changed the trajectory of their lives for the better. We firmly believe in the power of diversity, respecting and valuing every child for who they are. We believe that every child has the right to live in an inclusive world, and we provide life-changing assistance to children who face barriers so they can thrive and belong in their community.

Summary of Position

This position manages Raiser’s Edge data and backs up the Gift Processing Team during Telethon and Variety Week. Also produces data exports/files for campaigns (Direct Mail, email) and maintains integration between all data and organizational programs.

Key responsibilities include data provisioning such as data exports for direct response and constituent communication, data integration of external and campaign return data, data integrity, as well as data analytics and reporting.

Specific Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Response data (mail and email) for all campaigns and constituent communications. Create necessary Raiser’s Edge queries, Exports, as well as the data file according to data specifications.

• Create ad hoc data exports for Development and Marketing and Communications. Write RE queries as per their requirements

• Produce analysis reports for Director, PS on an ad hoc basis.

• Import campaign return data, as well as external data from Mailchimp¸ Fundraise Up, Great Plains, Text to Donate Donors, Givergy/32 Bid Auction Software, Better Impact, 50/50 Draws, etc.

• Process updates to constituent addresses from Address Correction or National Change of Address data files.

• Handle databases clean up – duplicates / merges, etc and direct PS Team in projects on data integrity and do global changes when applicable.

• Manage Blackbaud program and users

• Update Microsoft Power Automate Workflows

• Create, update and analyse PowerBI reports

• Other tasks as required

Relationships

• This position reports to the Director, Philanthropy and Philanthropy Services

• Daily contact with members of the Philanthropy Services Team and Staff, Members and Volunteers.

• Liaises with vendors to complete data and analysis integration

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in data analyst role or the equivalent.

• Proficient at an intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

• Expert level experience in Excel

• Experience with Microsoft Power platform (PowerAutomate and PowerBI) is an asset.

• Must be detail oriented and a self-starter with the ability to work on your own as well as to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• Shows initiative and creativity in problem solving.

• Excellent verbal (including telephone) communication skills.

• Shows good judgment and tact in all areas of work and in all interactions with internal & external contacts.

• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.

• Willingness and ability to continue to learn new skills and systems and adapt to changing environment.

Join Us

• At Variety, we value diversity in all its forms and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We believe that a team enriched by different cultures and perspectives makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected. We actively strive to provide genuine opportunities for all individuals to thrive and will continue to embed diversity, belonging, and equality in everything we do.

• If you are ready to make a profound impact to inspire and ignite change where it matters most – in the lives of children – we invite you to join us at Variety the Children’s Charity and apply for the Senior Database Specialist role. Together, we can create a world where every child thrives, belongs, and fulfills their extraordinary potential. Apply now and be a catalyst for change.

• This position is based in our office located in Burnaby, BC through a hybrid and flexible workplace experience. Variety offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a difference. Together, we can create a world where every child’s potential knows no bounds.