Remote Gift Processing Specialist

Cradles To Crayons; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Cradles to Crayons is seeking a detail‑oriented Gift Processing Associate to ensure accurate gift administration and donor data. You will process contributions, maintain records in our CRM, reconcile with Finance, and support acknowledgements and reporting under the Development Operations Manager.

This remote‑first role requires strong Excel skills, discretion, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with the Development team and participate in monthly close activities, with in‑person

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in gift processing, development operations, or CRM/donor databases.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with CRM or donor database systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process charitable contributions across online, mail, stock, ACH, and other gift types with accuracy.
• Maintain accurate donor/contributor records and coordinate gift acknowledgements.
• Reconcile fundraising records with Finance and prepare routine reports.
• Support month-end, fiscal year-end, and audit-related activities.
• Assist with CRM maintenance, data cleanup, and data integrity initiatives.
• Document gift processing procedures and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Gift processing

Development operations

CRM administration

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Cradles to Crayons is seeking a detail‑oriented Gift Processing Associate to ensure accurate gift administration and donor data. You will process contributions, maintain records in our CRM, reconcile with Finance, and support acknowledgements and reporting under the Development Operations Manager.

This remote‑first role requires strong Excel skills, discretion, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with the Development team and participate in monthly close activities, with in‑person