Advancement Operations & CRM Specialist

Central College; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central College in Pella, IA seeks a Temporary Advancement Services Coordinator to support gift processing, data maintenance, and CRM tasks with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The role collaborates with fundraising and marketing teams to enhance donor relations.

You will build dashboards and reports in our CRM, record gifts and pledges, assist gift officers, prepare donor communications, and provide data for leadership and events. A willingness to learn CRM Advance is essential.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Build dashboards, reports, lists in the CRM to support fundraising and engagement.
• Assist in recording gifts and pledges from multiple platforms and related activities (receipts, acknowledgements, pledge reminders).
• Assist with reconciliation of daily and monthly donation reports with the finance office.
• Support gift officers with loading contact reports, follow-ups, and moves management items.
• Collaborate with financial aid to align donor criteria with scholarship programs and communications.
• Prepare donor recognition for walls, displays, and digital/print materials.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and integrate information into college systems.
• Prepare data and reports for senior leaders, board, and internal/external stakeholders as needed.
• Assist with campus events such as Homecoming, scholarship dinners, and giving days.

Skills

CRM

Data integrity

Dashboard reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM Advance

Job description

Central College in Pella, IA seeks a Temporary Advancement Services Coordinator to support gift processing, data maintenance, and CRM tasks with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The role collaborates with fundraising and marketing teams to enhance donor relations.

You will build dashboards and reports in our CRM, record gifts and pledges, assist gift officers, prepare donor communications, and provide data for leadership and events. A willingness to learn CRM Advance is essential.