Blackbaud ยท 20 hours ago
Payments Optimization Expert
Blackbaud is the leading software provider for social impact organizations, and they are seeking a Payments Optimization Expert to enhance the customer experience by optimizing payment products. This role involves developing strategies for recurring payments, analyzing data trends, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective payment solutions and customer success.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesNon ProfitSoftware
Responsibilities
Authorization Strategy Development: Design and execute strategies to improve authorization rates for recurring payments, leveraging AI, smart routing, and issuer partnerships
Data Analysis & Insights: Use tools such as Gong, Salesforce, and Qlik to analyze transaction trends, identify failure points, and recommend improvements
Collaboration: Work closely with sales, renewals, and customer success teams to ensure revenue is saved and optimized
Cross-Functional Enablement: Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to align messaging, training, and enablement materials with best practices
Recurring Payments Lifecycle Management: Monitor and manage recurring payment flows, including auto-updates, retries, and decline recovery strategies
Performance Reporting: Define KPIs and reporting frameworks to track improvements in authorization rates, customer retention, payments adoption, and revenue optimization
Customer Partnership: Partner with customers to maximize the impact of Blackbaud Integrated Payment (BBIP) across regular giving, online giving, and partner solutions
Solution Onboarding & Optimization: Lead payment solution onboarding, integration, and optimization for selected customers
Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert on payment optimization, compliance (e.g., PCI, DSS), and best practices
Product Enhancement: Collaborate with internal teams and partners to enhance product offerings and customer experience
Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategic and short-term tactical plans for the growth of BBIP across the region
Churn Save Program: Enhance churn save program by collaborating with Customer Success Managers (CSMs) and Renewals teams
Adoption & Renewals: Ensure adoption of BBIP among all Required Use customers and partner with Renewals team to ensure payments renewals and custom rate optimization
Qualification
Required
5+ years in payments, fintech, or fundraising payments space
Deep understanding of recurring billing systems (e.g., Zuora, Recurly, Stripe)
Experience with fraud prevention, chargeback management, and issuer networks
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data tools (e.g., Qlik, Salesforce, Excel)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with global payment rails and cross-border processing
Strong grasp of APIs, system architecture, and compliance standards
Understanding of web analytics, including Google Analytics and page optimization
Preferred
Experience with nonprofit or fundraising payment solutions is a plus
Passion for driving impact across the nonprofit and education sectors
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-first workforce
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Volunteer for vacation
Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
Blackbaud
Blackbaud is a provider of software and services designed for non-profit organizations enabling them to build strong relationships and more.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-07-22IPO
1999-01-01Acquired
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