Development Operations Specialist — Gift & Data Management

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Houston seeks a Development Operations Specialist to join the Advancement team, handling gift processing, data management, and financial reconciliation. You will support reporting, donor communications, and stewardship activities while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in nonprofit settings; Raiser's Edge NXT experience is strongly preferred, with strong Excel skills and collaborative, service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or accounting/finance
• 2+ years in nonprofit development, advancement services, gift processing, or related roles
• Experience with Raiser's Edge or Raiser's Edge NXT strongly preferred
• StrongExcel and Office proficiency; ability to reconcile data between CRM and accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile gifts, pledges, grants, and restricted funds with donor intent
• Enter, maintain, and reconcile gift activity in Raiser's Edge NXT
• Prepare financial reports, fund statements, and supporting schedules for leadership review
• Create fundraising progress reports, data analyses, and dashboards for campaigns

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CFS in Houston seeks a Development Operations Specialist to join the Advancement team, handling gift processing, data management, and financial reconciliation. You will support reporting, donor communications, and stewardship activities while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in nonprofit settings; Raiser's Edge NXT experience is strongly preferred, with strong Excel skills and collaborative, service-oriented approach.