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KABOOM! · 16 hours ago

Development Specialist, Individual Giving and Fundraising Systems

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $67K/yr

3+ years exp

KABOOM! is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child has access to play spaces. The Development Specialist will manage donor systems and support individual giving activities to meet the organization's fundraising goals.

AssociationEducationNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Joshua Villavicencio

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator and power user for Salesforce, Classy, IWave, Double the Donation, and WealthEngine

Manage system integrations and ensure accurate donation and donor data across platforms

Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to guide donor strategy and revenue tracking

Own monthly data reconciliation with Finance to support accurate financial reporting

Proactively identify and implement system enhancements to increase efficiency and data accuracy

Support the strategy, execution, and analysis of multi-channel individual giving campaigns

Draft donor communications, acknowledgments, and engagement materials with a focus on segmentation and personalization

Monitor recurring gifts, online donations, and donor retention metrics

Develop target lists and mailing segmentation based on donor behavior and giving history

Conduct in-depth research on individual and institutional prospects using IWave, WealthEngine, and public sources

Prepare prospect profiles, bios, and meeting briefs for leadership and frontline fundraisers

Maintain a library of prospect research to support proactive cultivation and strategic outreach

Manage donation tracking, gift processing, and internal documentation

Monitor inbound donation channels and ensure timely donor follow-up

Provide ad hoc support for donor meetings, briefings, and events as needed

Ensure data compliance and documentation of all fundraising activities

Qualification

SalesforceClassyIWaveWealthEngineDouble the DonationData analysisCollaborative work ethicSolutions-oriented mindsetCommitment to equityInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development operations, or data-driven donor engagement

Hands-on experience with fundraising technology: Salesforce, Classy, IWave, WealthEngine, Double the Donation (or equivalents)

Strong analytical and technical skills; able to synthesize data and translate into actionable insights

Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and time management

Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work ethic, and solutions-oriented mindset

Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered fundraising practices

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match

Annual bonus eligibility based on team and individual performance

Student Loan Assistance Program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance, wellness resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Company

KABOOM!

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids.

Founded in 1996

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://kaboom.org

H1B Sponsorship

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