Gift Processing Specialist
Gift Processing Specialist
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Gift Processing Specialist
Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904 Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the worlds leading centers of education science and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art contemporary Art Museum Center for Collections and Research House and Gardens Institute of Science and more than 1600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more please visit our website:.
The Gift Processing Specialist is responsible for the processing and reconciliation of gifts to the Cranbrook Educational Community (CEC) on the development database Raisers Edge addition this position is also responsible for accurately entering and maintaining biographical address degree and other information in Raisers Edge; assisting in other database clean-up including salutations creating new records; and researching and recording deaths and other important information on CECs constituents.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Process all gifts to the CEC community. This includes preparing and reconciling all deposits; scanning marking and electronically filing source documentation of gifts; posting gift information into Raisers Edge; depositing funds; and running all reports associated with the information posted.
- Assist with the generation of tax receipts including such tasks as merging reports to generate receipts; reviewing information for accuracy; and printing stuffing and mailing receipts as directed.
- Maintain and keep current all database records with accurate and updated information and identify and assist with database clean-up projects.
- Assist in reporting functions using Raisers Edge as requested.
- Provide customer service to donors and the public via telephone and email. Communicate clearly and appropriately with donors to address questions or concerns and to clarify gift instructions. Respond to inquiries accurately and timely.
- Manage the filing and paperwork associated with Advancement Services responsibilities such as gift processing data maintenance and research.
- Maintain confidentiality of all database records donor information and materials received or reviewed.
- Provide support to and assist in training of Advancement personnel on database functionality and clarification of data.
- Provide office or administrative assistance within Advancement where needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree or Associates degree or technical school training in computer or secretarial science preferred.
- Must demonstrate proficiency and high degree of accuracy in database entry and have experience using queries to extract information from databases.
- A minimum of 3 years working in Raisers Edge in a non-profit organization or at least 3 years of demonstrated experience with data entry in accounting or gift processing.
- Demonstrated excellent math/calculation skills including the capability to accurately reconcile gift deposits.
- A demonstrated high degree of attention to detail.
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising with basic knowledge of fundraising concepts and databases would be a plus.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both in writing and orally with a variety of individuals including volunteers donors colleagues and CEC leadership.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is needed in this position as well as the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.
Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical dental life insurance long-term and short-term disability and retirement programs with employer also offer generous paid time off 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays employee discounts and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.
For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
