Gift Processing Specialist II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Mentorship and professional dev

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a Gift Processing Specialist II to join the University Advancement team in Atlanta. The role focuses on data entry for donations, processing various gift types, and maintaining donor records in the fundraising database.

You will also handle receipt processes, generate tribute letters, and support stewardship activities. The position requires at least 1 year in gift processing, experience with CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• 1 year work experience as a gift processor.
• Experience in a non-profit or higher education environment.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge or other CRM.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead data entry for donations and related transactions, ensuring timely, accurate receipts.
• Process a wide range of gift types including stock, GIK, complex transfers, online gifts, and recurring donations.
• Enter new donor and organization information into the fundraising database and keep biographical data up to date.
• Generate weekly tribute letters and soft-credit letters recognizing donor contributions.

Skills

Gift processing

Non-profit experience

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Kindsight Ascend

CRM

Job description

ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State's status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we're helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.

Georgia State University Foundation, Inc.

At the Georgia State University Foundation, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to positively impact the University's donors on all levels, and to find innovative ways to ensure that we uphold the mission of the University. The foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with appropriate state governing authorities. By Supporting GSU's mission through these contributions, the Foundation works with the rest of the University Advancement to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

University Advancement is seeking (1) Gift Processing Specialist II to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Job Duties

Gift Processing

• As the lead point of data entry for donations and related transactions, ensures that established gift entry procedures are followed and that donor contributions are processed and receipted timely and accurately
• Responsible for processing a wide range of gift types, including stock donations, gifts-in-kind (GIK), complex wire transfers, planned gifts, online gifts, recurring online donations, pledge payments and Athletics-related contributions
• Processes special pledges such as planned gifts, GSURF grants, multi-year major pledges, online pledges, and recurring gifts
• Processes manual credit card transactions using the Foundation's vendor software

Reporting

• Downloads daily credit card reports to capture all online transactions and ensures proper processing
• Downloads daily gift reports for Athletics-related contributions

Data Entry

• Enters new donor and organization information into the fundraising database and updates biographical and other information to maintain data accuracy
• Assists with database clean-up projects related to constituent and gift records

Stewardship

• Generates weekly tribute letters for gifts made in honor or memory of individuals and produces soft-credit letters to recognize indirect donor contributions

Other

• Routinely retrieves mail from the Foundation's PO Boxes
• Monitors the Foundation's reception area
• Performs duties in the absence of the Alumni Development Specialist I
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
• Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• 1 year work experience as a gift processor
• Experience in a non-profit or higher education environment
• Experience with Kindsight Ascend, Raiser's Edge, or other CRM
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

College/Business Unit: University Advancement

Department: University Advancement

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Salary: $47,500 - $52,000

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

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Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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