Associate Director, Gifts Data & Records Integrity

Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross is seeking an Associate Director of Gifts Records and Data Integrity to ensure accurate gift recording and robust biographical data for alumni, donors, and constituents. The role coordinates data strategy with Advancement, Finance, and program areas to support fundraising efforts and reporting.

The incumbent will lead a Gifts and Records team, develop data quality standards, and implement procedures to safeguard information while enabling efficient campaigns and allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; 3+ years in gift accounting/records.
• 4+ years of experience with relational databases.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar nonprofit CRMs.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of IRS regulations for gift accounting and CASE standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees gift accounting and biographical records within the college's database of record.
• Develops data quality standards and internal controls for gifts/records.
• Maintains policies and procedures for gifts and records activities.
• Coordinates with Finance, Advancement, and other teams to ensure data accuracy and reporting.
• Ensures timely reconciliation of gift processing and resolves discrepancies.
• Supervises Gifts and Records staff; provides training and mentorship.
• Partners with Finance for compliance with cash handling policies and IRS guidelines.

Skills

Gift accounting

Relational databases

Data integrity

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Excel

Interpersonal communication

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

GiveCampus

HubSpot

MS Excel

Job description

Holy Cross is seeking an Associate Director of Gifts Records and Data Integrity to ensure accurate gift recording and robust biographical data for alumni, donors, and constituents. The role coordinates data strategy with Advancement, Finance, and program areas to support fundraising efforts and reporting.

The incumbent will lead a Gifts and Records team, develop data quality standards, and implement procedures to safeguard information while enabling efficient campaigns and allocations.