Fundraising Data & Gift Processing Specialist

BOF The Barack Obama Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Obama Foundation in Chicago is hiring a Gift Processing and Fundraising Analytics Associate to manage gifts, pledges, and donor data within Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and timely acknowledgments.

You will train staff on data integrity, develop reports, and collaborate with Finance and IT to sustain fundraising operations and improve systems.

This onsite role at the Obama Presidential Center requires at least three years in nonprofit operations with CRM and data management experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of nonprofit development operations, data management, or related experience.
• Experience with data entry/extraction in high-volume giving environments is required.
• Familiarity with CRMs and data cleanup; Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry: extract/review/process gifts and pledges in Salesforce; manage reminders and invoicing.
• Development Training: design/deliver training on data integrity and donation processing.
• Technical Writing & Policy: serve as SME for gift entry; document procedures and templates.
• Database Management: create/manage Salesforce reports/campaigns; assist in data management.
• QA & Testing: perform QA in Salesforce testing environment; troubleshoot issues.
• Vendor Collaboration: work with external vendors/IT to enhance fundraising tools.
• Record-Keeping & Inquiries: maintain donor records; respond to donor inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Data management

CRM experience

Project management

Customer service

Prioritization

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Obama Foundation in Chicago is hiring a Gift Processing and Fundraising Analytics Associate to manage gifts, pledges, and donor data within Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and timely acknowledgments.

You will train staff on data integrity, develop reports, and collaborate with Finance and IT to sustain fundraising operations and improve systems.

This onsite role at the Obama Presidential Center requires at least three years in nonprofit operations with CRM and data management experience.