Foundation for California Community Colleges

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Data Coordinator, Advancement Services 100% Remote in California; Must reside in California We are seeking a Data Coordinator to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California. What You’ll Do As a key operational support member of the Advancement Services Portfolio, the Data Coordinator supports database administration, processes gifts and funder acknowledgments, assists with prospect research and data analysis, and helps maintain the systems and platforms that enable successful fundraising, including Salesforce and other digital tools. The role also supports funder stewardship activities and contributes to the operational excellence of the Resource Development Team. The ideal candidate combines attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a collaborative spirit, with a proven ability to support data-driven decision-making and contribute to fundraising success through excellent data management and operational support. Support the department's Salesforce administration; coordinate with Business Systems to ensure data integrity and platform optimization for revenue generation and stewardship Provide research and data entry for funder prospecting and donor discovery Create and analyze lists of prospects to assist in the identification of new major gifts, grants, and corporate funders Support systems for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), funder impact, and ROI on fundraising activities Support the overall donor engagement, fundraising, and funder stewardship efforts of the Resource Development Team Attributes for Success At least 2 years of experience in data entry, gift processing, or database administration in a nonprofit or higher education setting is strongly preferred Experience in systems or business analysis is preferred but not required Exceptional organizational, analytical, communication skills, and attention to detail Knowledge of Salesforce and ability to support CRM administration and user training Ability to explain and display data, processes, policies, and other information clearly and simply, verbally and in writing Proficiency with fundamental math and data analysis to support accurate reporting and decision-making We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more We have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall What we Offer FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. Benefits Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans Tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org. Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us. Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > Location The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.