Donor Gift Operations & Data Integrity Lead

Bethel University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous time off

Job summary

Bethel University in Arden Hills, MN seeks a Gift Operations Specialist to process charitable gifts, maintain donor data, and support compliance and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy in recording gifts, timely acknowledgments, and collaboration with the Business Office and Advancement team.

Ideal candidates bring a foundation in accounting, finance, or data analytics, plus curiosity and meticulous attention to detail to optimize gift workflows and data quality within Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in a CRM-driven environment such as fundraising, advancement services, donor relations, operations, or financial management.
• Experience with Salesforce (NPSP or Nonprofit Cloud) or comparable CRM.

Responsibilities

• Process and record charitable contributions in the CRM and financial systems.
• Generate timely acknowledgments and tax-compliant receipts.
• Maintain donor records, profiles, and fund designations with precision.
• Coordinate fund/GL setup in partnership with Business Office and stakeholders.
• Produce and support reconciliations and reporting for gifts and donor data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analytics

CRM data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Nonprofit CRM (NPSP)

Job description

Bethel University in Arden Hills, MN seeks a Gift Operations Specialist to process charitable gifts, maintain donor data, and support compliance and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy in recording gifts, timely acknowledgments, and collaboration with the Business Office and Advancement team.

Ideal candidates bring a foundation in accounting, finance, or data analytics, plus curiosity and meticulous attention to detail to optimize gift workflows and data quality within Salesforce.