x Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) helping donors to be the heroes of their philanthropic journeysx Certified Blackbaud Professional with experience as database manager in Raiser's Edge NXT and database view; familiar with creating systems to track KPI and ROI indicatorsx Clear understanding of the components of a healthy and dynamic development program, and ability to establish and manage a development departmentx Very strong ability to write compelling direct mail campaign letters and external communication piecesx Strong understanding of the function of prospect pipelines and how to use moves management to cultivate and steward donorsx Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities; fondness for relationship building and lifelong learning