Donor Gift Processing Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College Foundation is seeking a Gift Processing Specialist to ensure accurate and timely recording of all contributions, supporting fundraising operations. You will collaborate with the Development Team to guarantee prompt donor acknowledgments and stewardship.

Reporting to the Director of Donor Services, this role requires experience with Raiser’s Edge, IRS regulations, GAAP, AFP guidelines, and data integrity. You will generate gift reports and help improve processing policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of gift processing or donor data entry experience.
• Knowledge of IRS regulations, GAAP, and AFP ethical guidelines.
• Experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge) and reporting tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Process and record all charitable contributions accurately in the donor database.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update written policies and procedures for gift processing and data integrity.
• Generate and distribute donor acknowledgment letters and receipts per standards and legal requirements.
• Regularly reconcile gift records with Finance to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor data quality, including coding of gifts, campaigns, funds, and appeals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data entry accuracy

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting tools

Job description

Dallas College Foundation is seeking a Gift Processing Specialist to ensure accurate and timely recording of all contributions, supporting fundraising operations. You will collaborate with the Development Team to guarantee prompt donor acknowledgments and stewardship.

Reporting to the Director of Donor Services, this role requires experience with Raiser’s Edge, IRS regulations, GAAP, AFP guidelines, and data integrity. You will generate gift reports and help improve processing policies.