Gift Operations Specialist: Data-Driven Donor Stewardship

bethel-university-staff; 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 is seeking a Gift Operations Specialist to ensure gifts are processed accurately, donor records are maintained, and acknowledgments are issued promptly. You will work with Salesforce and other systems, partnering with the Business Office and Advancement team to improve processes and data quality.

Bethel is a Christ-centered university in Arden Hills, MN, offering a starting salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 for a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of detailed record-keeping or data-entry experience.
• Experience with Salesforce or donor databases is preferred.
• Strong numerical comfort and process-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process and record charitable contributions daily with accuracy.
• Generate timely acknowledgments and receipts for donors.
• Maintain donor records, profiles, and fund designations.
• Coordinate with Business Office on fund setup and reconciliation.
• Support reporting on fundraising performance and donor activity.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Curious

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Bethel University is seeking a Gift Operations Specialist to ensure gifts are processed accurately, donor records are maintained, and acknowledgments are issued promptly. You will work with Salesforce and other systems, partnering with the Business Office and Advancement team to improve processes and data quality.

Bethel is a Christ-centered university in Arden Hills, MN, offering a starting salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 for a 40-hour week.