TEMP Specialist, Fundraising Data

Overview Boys & Girls Clubs of America named "One of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in 2017, 2018 and 2019" Indeed.com At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we're more than an organization; we're a community dedicated to transforming lives. Our mission is to empower young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our HR Mission is to support the success of our employees and strengthen BGCA, while our HR Vision is to attract, develop, recognize, and retain talent, fostering a people-first culture that empowers growth, inclusion, and engagement. Click here, Working At BGCA, to hear from our President and CEO, Jim Clark, about what makes working at Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) so special. Position Details Status: Part-time, temporary Hours: Flexible, up to 30 hours per week Duration: 6 months Location: Remote JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a detail-oriented part-time temporary employee to assist with reviewing, cleaning, and merging duplicate records in our Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) database. This role supports data accuracy and integrity by identifying duplicate constituent, organization, and related records and merging them according to established guidelines. Responsibilities * Review Salesforce NPSP records to identify potential duplicate contacts, accounts, and related records * Compare duplicate records to determine the most accurate and complete data to retain * Merge duplicate records in Salesforce following documented procedures and data standards * Verify that related information (donations, relationships, activities, etc.) is retained correctly after merges * Flag unclear or complex cases for review by staff * Document work completed and maintain basic tracking of records reviewed and merged * Other data hygiene tasks as assigned * Follow data privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines at all times Qualifications * Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with large amounts of data * Comfort working in database systems or CRM platforms (Salesforce experience preferred but not required) * Ability to follow written procedures and make consistent decisions * Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets and web-based applications * Ability to work independently and manage time effectively * Ability to effectively interact with direct supervisors and peers, asking questions when necessary Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Salesforce, Salesforce NPSP, or other nonprofit CRMs * Familiarity with data quality, de-duplication, or database maintenance tasks * Experience working in nonprofit or fundraising environments

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