Cindy Oberg Hauser
About Cindy Oberg Hauser
Cindy Oberg Hauser serves as the Data Systems Manager, Salesforce Administrator, and Project Manager at Twin Cities R!SE, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in various roles across nonprofit and technology sectors, she specializes in financial systems transition and Salesforce implementation.
Work at Twin Cities R!SE
Cindy Oberg Hauser has been employed at Twin Cities R!SE since 2018, serving as the Data Systems Manager, Salesforce Administrator, and Project Manager. In her role, she oversees the transition of financial systems from QuickBooks to Accounting Seed/Salesforce, managing a budget of $25,000. She also leads a Salesforce implementation project with a budget of $250,000. Additionally, she develops and supports ongoing training programs for staff and collaborates with the Finance Director to reconcile financial data.
Previous Employment History
Before her current position, Cindy Oberg Hauser held various roles in different organizations. She worked at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies as a Grants Management/Program Associate for six months in 2014-2015. She served as Assistant to the Vice President of Finance at Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundations from 2011 to 2013. At Medtronic, she was an Information Technology Project Coordinator from 2009 to 2011. She also worked as a Donor Database Administrator at Twin Cities R!SE from 2015 to 2018 and held positions at Minnesota Council on Foundations, Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing™, and Minnesota Public Radio.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Oberg Hauser holds a Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Theological Seminary, where she studied Pastoral Counseling from 1983 to 1989. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies from Bethel University between 1979 and 1983. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and data systems, particularly in the context of nonprofit organizations.
Role as Salesforce Administrator
In her capacity as a Salesforce Administrator at Twin Cities R!SE, Cindy Oberg Hauser manages user profiles, security settings, and change management requests for approximately 40 users across the organization. She acts as a business analyst, conducting process reviews and refinements to enhance operational efficiency.
Ministerial Experience
Cindy Oberg Hauser served as an Ordained Minister in the United Methodist Church from 1989 to 1992. During this time, she worked with congregations in St Clair/Buford and Anoka, Minnesota. This experience contributes to her understanding of community engagement and nonprofit operations.