Advancement Services Specialist

Dartmouth College; Lebanon (NH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Advancement Services Specialist to manage gift recording and related data integrity tasks in a hybrid model based in Lebanon, NH. You will ensure accurate donor intent, batch gifts, and support reporting for campus gift programs.

Role focuses on biographical and contribution data entry, compliance with CASE/FASB/IRS guidelines, and collaboration with the Gifts and Records team to improve processes and data quality.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience entering data into multiple high-level systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and verify gifts and pledges; batch and deposit processes.
• Communicate with donors by phone and email for allocations.
• Support data management and process improvement with the data team.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Research tools (Lexus/Nexus)

Fundraising system familiarity

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

PaperSave

Job description

Position Information

Posting date 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1128965

Position Title Advancement Services Specialist

Hiring Range Minimum $24.64

Hiring Range Maximum $30.81

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Performs gift recording and associated administrative activities to ensure the accurate and timely processing of gifts and pledges; proofs gift entry ensuring accuracy and that donor intent is met for Dartmouth Health and its member institutions. Focuses on gift entry, data integrity, work allocation, and the daily entry of all kinds of biographical data. Identifies and corrects data inconsistencies and informs data entry policies and procedures in an effort to continuously improve data and systems.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication, writing, & interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to identify and correct data inconsistencies.
• Judgment, discretion & ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Multi-Tasking Abilities - Ability to manage multiple complimenting and contradictory projects, ensuring that all are completed in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of various research tools; i.e. Lexus/Nexus, Alumni Finder, etc.
• Ability to spend long periods of time entering data.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and cooperative in a collaborative, fast paced, dynamic, and sometimes stressful environment.

Experience

• Three plus years of relevant office experience.
• Experience entering data into multiple high-level systems that have different standards and protocols.

Education

• Associate degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Raisers Edge or like fundraising system preferred.
• Experience documenting business practices and processes preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

(Phone Number) [phone]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Sylvan Groth, Manager, Development Gift Recording and Records

Department Contact's Phone Number

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required

Functions

• Functions as gift recorder; batching, recording, and verifying gifts. Scans backup into our PaperSave system, prepares deposits for multiple bank account, runs reports to ensure gifts entered balances with bank deposits, makes deposit with follow-up reconciliation for all deposits against all gifts entered against all gifts reported to DHH Corporate Finance. Ensures that gifts are entered in a donor centric fashion that adheres to CASE / FASB and IRS Guidelines.
• Sorts mail, collects gifts (cash, check, credit card, web) and pledges, sorts into like groupings, builds batches for entry and participates in proof reading the work of other gift recorders.
• Communicates with donors by phone and email for clarification on the fund allocations, rejected credit cards and bounced checks.
• Co-manages receipting and other letter generation as needed including tribute notification letters for DHMC as well as member hospitals (currently four members).
• This position may require traveling to provide on-site support at our member hospitals and may include weekend work to support money collection at events.

Data Management

• Take on identified data entry and reconciliation projects from a variety of sources. Some will be finite in nature; others will be ongoing. Works collaboratively adhering to established standards to ensure that data is entered correctly and the database is as consistent, clean, and accurate as possible.
• Works on various projects that are specifically designed to enhance, broaden, and deepen the quality and quantity of biographical, employment, and prospect information on DHH House staff,
• Researches new addressees for those whom we have had mail returned.
• Develops data entry procedures manuals and maintains the same.
• Suggests data and process improvement ideas to the Manager. Works with the Manager to continuously develop improved procedures and processes. Looks for opportunities to enhance all types of gift and biographical data.
• Runs a variety of data integrity queries and reports to confirm overall quality of data. Identifies data inconsistencies and corrects when/as appropriate.
• Keeps Manager of Gift Recording & Records abreast of team work-load and works with Manager of Gift Recording & Records and entire data team in a collegial manner to identify and alleviate bottlenecks and other problems that impede the timely and accurate entry of data.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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