Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Amy Schnarrenberger
Database Administrator
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished data scientist offering 8 years of experience and looking for a challenging growth-oriented position in higher education. Thorough understanding of institutional advancement, and adept at leveraging software solutions to to enhance fundraising and alumni engagement through data visualization and operational efficiencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Advancement Data Services
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2014 - Current
- Administrator of all advancement data systems.
- Optimized fundraising and alumni engagement operations by leveraging Blackbaud software solutions to create operational efficiency. Support annual fundraising goal of $4 - $6 million and engagement of a network of 18,000 alumni.
- Led database conversion from Colleague Advancement to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, including development of business process blueprints.
- Implemented the Graduway alumni engagement platform and achieved a network of 700 users in the first year.
- Administrator of all advancement data systems, including Elluician Colleague, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and ResearchPoint, Encompass iModules, and Graduway's GradEngage.
- Designed reports and data visualization via Crystal Reports, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Developed automated procedures, reporting, and workflows using Microsoft PowerAutomate and Blackbaud's Microsoft connector.
Director of Individual Giving
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed robust annual giving program that utilized direct mail, telephone, email, and in-person solicitations to reach network of 14,000 alumni prospects and achieve goal of $600,000.
- Designed and prepared reports to analyze solicitation results and effectiveness.
Director of Development
Heritage Community Initiatives
Braddock, PA
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed team of three development professionals to achieve annual fundraising goal of $700,000.
- Responsible for all facets of development and marketing, including foundation and corporate relations, major donors and individual giving, special events, volunteer programs, brand management, web and social media presence, marketing and public relations.
Director of Individual Giving
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
PIttsburgh, PA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Executed individual giving program which included person-to-person solicitation, direct mail, telephone, and e-mail appeals toward annual goal of $625,000.
- Created expense budget and revenue goals, conducted quantitative analysis and prepared monthly forecast reports.
Development Manager
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Responsible for annual fundraising goal of $2 million in grants and sponsorships.
- Managed portfolio of 150 corporate and foundation contacts.
- Prepared grant proposals, administered reporting schedule, conducted program analysis and prepared reports.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Nonprofit Management
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA 08.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts, Stage Management
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Database administration
Project planning and development
Data visualization
Business process mapping
Workflow analysis
Analytical and critical thinking
Organization and time management
Software
Blackbaud ResearchPoint
Microsoft Power BI
Crystal Reports
Microsoft Power Automate
Encompass iModules
Ellucian Colleague
Work Availability
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Timeline
MBA - Project Management
Carlow University
08.2018 - 08.2021
Director of Advancement Data Services
Carlow University
09.2014 - Current
Director of Individual Giving
Carlow University
01.2014 - 11.2014
Director of Development
Heritage Community Initiatives
05.2012 - 10.2013
Director of Individual Giving
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
08.2010 - 05.2012
Development Manager
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
05.2006 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Nonprofit Management
Robert Morris University
08.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts, Stage Management
Point Park University
08.1996 - 05.2000