Gift Processing Manager

Washington State University; United States; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Optional supplemental retirement

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Descripción de la vacante

Washington State University Foundation is seeking a Gift Processing Manager to lead day-to-day operations, oversee gift and pledge processing from receipt to receipting, and supervise staff to ensure timely, accurate processing of $150M+ annually. The role partners with donors and advancing teams and drives process improvements.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership within Gift Accounting, optimizing workflows and delivering excellent donor service, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Formación

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with supervisory duties.
• Experience in gift processing, financial transaction processing, fundraising operations, or related area.
• Experience with database or CRM systems and maintaining financial records.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving standards.
• Experience managing high-volume, deadline-driven processing workflows.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions and resolve discrepancies.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, and manage day-to-day gift processing operations.
• Oversee gifts and pledges from initial receipt through posting and receipting.
• Lead staff and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Serve as resource for donors and advancement partners on submission requirements.
• Identify automation opportunities and oversee processing technology.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Herramientas

CRM systems (Workday, Advance)

Descripción del empleo

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 1, 2026.

Available Title(s)

1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager, 1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title

Gift Processing Manager

Employee Type

Admin.

Professional Position Details

The Gift Processing Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the day-to-day gift processing operations of the WSU Foundation, overseeing gifts and pledges from initial receipt through preparation, entry, posting, and receipting. The position leads and supervises assigned staff and is accountable for the timely, accurate, and efficient completion of processing $150 million+ in gifts and gift modifications annually in accordance with established Foundation, University, IRS, CASE, and other applicable requirements. The Manager directs production workflows, establishes priorities, monitors volumes and deadlines, oversees gift intake and cash handling processes, and ensures staff consistently apply established procedures when processing routine, complex, and high-volume transactions. The position serves as a primary operational resource for donors, development staff, colleges and units, and other Advancement partners regarding gift submission and processing requirements. The role also works in partnership with the Gift Auditing & Operations Manager, which provides independent post-processing quality assurance, evaluates control effectiveness, and identifies systemic improvements. This separation of responsibilities provides an important system of checks and balances while allowing each team to develop specialized expertise. The Gift Processing Manager provides strategic leadership to the Gift Processing team within the overall Gift Accounting unit. The Manager will play a key role in optimizing workflows, leading outreach to fundraisers via live training sessions and on-demand resources, identifying and implementing automation opportunities, overseeing gift processing technology, and ensuring excellent customer service for our donors.

Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility is determined by final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• At least three years of full-time experience in gift processing, financial transaction processing, fundraising operations, advancement services, or a closely related operational processing environment; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Experience managing, coordinating, or supporting high-volume, deadline-driven transaction processing workflows.
• Demonstrated experience applying policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to financial or gift transactions.
• Experience working with database or customer relationship management (CRM) systems and maintaining accurate financial and constituent records.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve processing issues using sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit fundraising, advancement services, or a foundation environment.
• Experience processing charitable gifts and pledges and working with alumni/donor records.
• Knowledge of IRS charitable giving requirements and CASE reporting standards.
• Experience with cash handling, deposit procedures, PCI DSS requirements, and related internal controls.
• Experience with CRM Advance, Workday, online giving platforms, or similar financial and fundraising systems.
• Experience identifying or implementing process improvements, automation, or technology solutions within a transaction-processing environment.
• Experience developing, documenting, and improving operational procedures and workflows.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College/Area/ Campus

https://foundation.wsu.edu/

Area/College: WSU Advancement Department

Name: Gift Accounting

Location: Town Centre, Pullman

Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month

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