Database & Capital Campaign Manager

Starting July 1, 2026 

(full-time, year-round, exempt) 

Position Summary 

The Database & Capital Campaign Manager plays a vital role in supporting the school’s fundraising and advancement efforts. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use of donor data within Raiser’s Edge, while also leading the coordination and execution of the school’s capital campaign.

Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and Advancement Team, this role bridges data management and fundraising strategy by providing critical insights, tracking progress, and helping drive successful philanthropic outcomes, while also supporting broader Advancement Office initiatives, including alumni and parent engagement efforts, as needed.

Key Responsibilities 

Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer

Campaign & Fundraising Operations

• Support the execution of the school’s capital campaign, including timelines, tracking, and reporting
• Monitor campaign progress and develop clear, actionable reports and dashboards
• Coordinate donor communications, solicitation, tracking, and campaign materials
• Partner with Advancement leadership to support campaign strategy and donor engagement
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of all campaign gifts and pledges
• Help plan and support campaign-related events and donor engagement opportunities
• Lead weekly campaign meetings, including agenda development and follow-up on action items

Gift Processing & Donor Stewardship

• Accurately process and record all gift types, including cash, stock, matching gifts, pledges, and in-kind contributions
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgements (target:  within 48 hours)
• Manage pledge reminders and follow up on outstanding commitments
• Prepare donor giving histories and reports as needed

Donor Research & Prospect Management

• Conduct research to identify and evaluate prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Support the development of donor engagement and solicitation strategies
• Prepare prospect profiles, briefings, and background materials
• Track donor engagement and campaign activity through moves management systems

Database Management & Reporting

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all donor and constituent data
• Perform regular data audits and cleanup to ensure consistency and usability
• Generate reports, lists, and analytics for internal teams, leadership, and board reporting
• Reconcile fundraising data with internal financial records
• Promote best practices in database use and provide training/support to team members

Collaboration & Team Engagement

• Work collaboratively with the Advancement Team to support fundraising and engagement goals
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to overall advancement strategy
• Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and donor engagement efforts
• Partner with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment and data security

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 
• 5 years of experience with at least 2 years experience in nonprofit fundraising or sales
• Experience with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Experience supporting fundraising or capital campaigns preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams

To Apply 

Electronic materials only, please. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to employment@tiltonschool.org with "Database & Capital Campaign Manager" in the Subject line. 

Tilton School is eager to consider applications from people traditionally underrepresented in independent boarding school communities. 

At Tilton School, all persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard for race, religion, natural origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of employment practices or procedures, promotion, or application of employee policies and benefits. 

For more information about Tilton School, please visit our website.

About Tilton School

Tilton School — a hidden gem of an independent co-educational boarding and day school in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire — serves over 200 students of all genders in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, from over 20 states and 15 countries, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. Located in the historic town of Tilton overlooking the Winnipesaukee River, the school is just 90 minutes from Boston and only 15 minutes from the bustling capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. The Lakes Region is one of the preeminent vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and Manchester (NH) Airport only 30 minutes to the south. Embracing the future since its founding in 1845, the school has been guided by its mission for over 175 years. The mission is paramount in all that is done at the school and is as follows: Tilton School challenges students to navigate a world driven by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, Tilton School’s community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character, and the integrity requisite for the passionate pursuit of lifelong success and service.

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