Donor Gift Processing Expert

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University Foundation is seeking a Gift Processing Specialist to support the Gift Accounting operations. You will ensure accurate receipt, entry, posting, and documentation of donations, while maintaining donor records and adhering to policies.

The role requires handling multiple gift types, meeting critical timelines, and acting as a resource for staff, donors, and partners. A focus on process improvements and data integrity is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience reviewing, processing, reconciling, or maintaining financial or fiscal records.
• Ability to interpret policies and exercise independent judgment to resolve routine problems.

Responsibilities

• Process gifts start-to-finish from receipt to donation posting and receipt.
• Maintain and organize donor records and biographical data updates.
• Perform batch processing, cash handling, and deposits with accuracy.
• Review and resolve discrepancies, and advise staff on processing procedures.
• Support testing of gift processing in the CRM and explore workflow automation opportunities.

Skills

Fiscal record keeping

Attention to detail

Financial records processing

Policy interpretation

Essential staff scheduling

Tools

CRM systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Financial systems

Job description

Washington State University Foundation is seeking a Gift Processing Specialist to support the Gift Accounting operations. You will ensure accurate receipt, entry, posting, and documentation of donations, while maintaining donor records and adhering to policies.

The role requires handling multiple gift types, meeting critical timelines, and acting as a resource for staff, donors, and partners. A focus on process improvements and data integrity is essential.