Michael Costello Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Vermont

Cambridge, Ma

Supervise all in-house gift processing and updating of the Raiser’s Edge database used to house, track, and manage data required for fiscal tracking of fundraising initiativesWork with vendor staff to assure that gifts entered at remote locations (lockbox, telemarketing vendors, etc.) are uploaded and entered into Raiser’s Edge donor database in an accurate and timely mannerWork with Finance & Administration staff to reconcile gift batches with deposited funds; solving discrepancies as they ariseWork closely with Director of Membership, CDO and Finance & Administration staff on defining and refining gift processing proceduresWork with the Database Administrator to develop and follow coding procedures; maintain updated versions of documentation detailing procedures

Greater Boston Area

Evaluate, interview, and hire Systems Team members as neededSet goals, govern prioritization and supervise the workload of the Systems TeamMaintain integrity of the Philanthropic Database for the PCC Development OfficeWork closely with other staff members to ensure accurate and timely adherence to policies and proceduresSupport and manage the integration of 12 instances of Raisers Edge into one instance of BlackBaud CRMCommunicate with matching gift companies and other donors when necessary to retrieve gifts, make inquiries, complete documentation, and resolve problemsDevelop, implement and maintain a standard set of policies and procedures for the Development DatabaseAdminister month-end financial reconciliation process

Greater Boston Area

Create, generate and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc Reports and QueriesOversee the pledge fulfillment process including generating invoices and commitment forms.Assist with gift research and maintain donor files in an orderly and organized manner that is HIPAA compliantTrack priority/non-priority gifts notifying appropriate parties on a weekly basis of gifts that are pending fund number, booking forms or other relevant informationManage back-end of the employee giving campaignResponsible for performing monthly patient uploads, reviewing obituaries, keeping email addresses current, and return address corrections

Greater Boston Area

Enter gifts/pledges/payments into donor database, including in-kind donations. Gifts may come from multiple sources,including events, solicitations and tributes.Generate tax receipts for all gifts entered, within organization’s policy of 24-48 hour turnaround time in off-peak times.Work closely with the Donor Systems Manager and the development staff to support the maintenance of approximately 168,000 constituent records in the Raiser's Edge fundraising databases.Process online donations through the NetCommunity, Crowdrise and FirstGiving programsTrack event data including invitation responses, ticket purchases, invoicing sponsorship pledges

Waltham, Ma

Coordinate Volunteer Gift Committee MembersRecord, manage, interpret and disseminate data (Utilize databases to manipulate information)Provide up-to-date information used in decision makingCreate benchmark studies for alumni participationCoordinate with Prospect Managers, Alumni and StaffHandle confidential donor and alumni information; assist in managing prospect portfolios

Durango, Co

Create, develop and implement citizen science programsManage groups of volunteers (all ages)Developed, managed and presented educational workshops for the communityBuilt the capacity of my organization (grant writing, fundraising, advertising etc.) Engage public officials and community leaders on environmental stewardshipParticipate in Board of Directors meetings and administrative dutiesAttend various workshops/seminars

Granville, Ny

Pioneer programs and activities for children’s summer camp Collect and process member forms, questions and applicationsVisitor liaison in the museum, maintain cleanliness and order Prepare and lead educational nature hikes for all ages

Ba, Natural Science; Biology

Activities and Societies: Reef Check Volunteer Club, Science Association, Emerging Leaders

High School Diploma