Database & Prospect Relations Specialist (OIA)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Talladega, Alabama, us, 35161
R- 0336 Reference#328931051
Posting Date: January 23,2026
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position:
Database and Prospect Relations Specialist
Office of Institutional Advancement
Location : Talladega, Alabama
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama, with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organizations' most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. The Database and Prospect Relations Specialist role will assists in managing the donor database, researching prospects and funding opportunities, and helping build strong relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations to help AIDB and the AIDB Foundation accomplish its philanthropic goals.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a critical role in identifying prospective donors; cultivating and managing relationships with donors; and assisting with fundraising initiatives and events. You will work independently, as well as with a team. You will display a positive, approachable, and professional demeanor, serving as a point person for both current and prospective donors, staff and community organizations/groups interested in giving to or partnering with the AIDB Foundation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of data entry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree preferred or combination of education and professional equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge and/or other donor database platforms.
• Professional experience in the fundraising or non-profit sector.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Assist with the Employee Giving Campaign.
• Complete quarterly and annual endowment reports for donors and social media.
• Enter gifts and pledges in the database.
• Manage the process for database updates including addresses, email addresses, phone
numbers, and other contact information,
• Ensure data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts of donor
records.
• Assist with the creation of appeals, acknowledgment letters, donor updates, reports and
proposals.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills.
• Manage the production of gift receipts and acknowledgement letters to all donors to ensure all
donors are appropriately thanked in a timely and meaningful way.
• Create mailing lists for direct mail appeals, special events, and other OIA mailing campaigns.
• Seek out major giving prospects within the database.
• Conduct donor research to develop fundraising and grant prospects.
• Collaborate with AIDB units and community partners to execute fundraising events, internal
and external giving campaigns, and other events.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the OIA Team by tracking all fundraising efforts.
• Prepare accurate research on prospects and assemble materials for cultivation and solicitation
visits.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computers and software programs including Google G-
suite, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Drive, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Provide reports for the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement on a regular basis.
• As needed, provide support in the form of data, analysis, and reports for the Institute,
Advancement, Alumni Groups, and donors and friends.
• Support Annual Giving efforts by providing data, strategic planning, and collaboration
• Create donor recognition reports.
• Provide reports and information as needed for publications, meetings, etc.
• Train others in Advancement how to use the database and pull information.
• Must be organized, professional, self-motivated, have the ability to exercise sound judgement
and follow-through with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and work
cooperatively with specified constituents.
• A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must
be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
•
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check
at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
REPORTS TO: Chief Institutional Advancement Officer
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays
Onsite Daycare
SALARY
: C5 - 42 $19.91- $23.93 per hour
Direct deposit is required. (260 Days)
This is a non-exempt position, and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Upon agreement in advance, hours worked over 40 in the work week will be taken as time off at 1 ½ time the hours worked.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
: February 6,2026
This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position:
Database and Prospect Relations Specialist
Office of Institutional Advancement
Location : Talladega, Alabama
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama, with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organizations' most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. The Database and Prospect Relations Specialist role will assists in managing the donor database, researching prospects and funding opportunities, and helping build strong relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations to help AIDB and the AIDB Foundation accomplish its philanthropic goals.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a critical role in identifying prospective donors; cultivating and managing relationships with donors; and assisting with fundraising initiatives and events. You will work independently, as well as with a team. You will display a positive, approachable, and professional demeanor, serving as a point person for both current and prospective donors, staff and community organizations/groups interested in giving to or partnering with the AIDB Foundation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of data entry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree preferred or combination of education and professional equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge and/or other donor database platforms.
• Professional experience in the fundraising or non-profit sector.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Assist with the Employee Giving Campaign.
• Complete quarterly and annual endowment reports for donors and social media.
• Enter gifts and pledges in the database.
• Manage the process for database updates including addresses, email addresses, phone
numbers, and other contact information,
• Ensure data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts of donor
records.
• Assist with the creation of appeals, acknowledgment letters, donor updates, reports and
proposals.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills.
• Manage the production of gift receipts and acknowledgement letters to all donors to ensure all
donors are appropriately thanked in a timely and meaningful way.
• Create mailing lists for direct mail appeals, special events, and other OIA mailing campaigns.
• Seek out major giving prospects within the database.
• Conduct donor research to develop fundraising and grant prospects.
• Collaborate with AIDB units and community partners to execute fundraising events, internal
and external giving campaigns, and other events.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the OIA Team by tracking all fundraising efforts.
• Prepare accurate research on prospects and assemble materials for cultivation and solicitation
visits.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computers and software programs including Google G-
suite, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Drive, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Provide reports for the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement on a regular basis.
• As needed, provide support in the form of data, analysis, and reports for the Institute,
Advancement, Alumni Groups, and donors and friends.
• Support Annual Giving efforts by providing data, strategic planning, and collaboration
• Create donor recognition reports.
• Provide reports and information as needed for publications, meetings, etc.
• Train others in Advancement how to use the database and pull information.
• Must be organized, professional, self-motivated, have the ability to exercise sound judgement
and follow-through with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and work
cooperatively with specified constituents.
• A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must
be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
•
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check
at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
REPORTS TO: Chief Institutional Advancement Officer
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays
Onsite Daycare
SALARY
: C5 - 42 $19.91- $23.93 per hour
Direct deposit is required. (260 Days)
This is a non-exempt position, and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Upon agreement in advance, hours worked over 40 in the work week will be taken as time off at 1 ½ time the hours worked.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
: February 6,2026
This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application