Gift Processing and Development Specialist

Job Summary:This position serves under the direction of the Associate Vice President for University Advancement to steward constituent gifts and records which supports every aspect of the universitys development team. Primary duties include gift processing constituent record management donor information input production of acknowledgement letters and report generation. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys detail-oriented work and thrives in a busy team-minded office.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and prioritizes daily gift processing activities and ensures accurate handling of checks credit cards payroll deductions gifts-in-kind stock and electronic transfer of funds.
• Maintains data integrity and confidentiality of all gifts and other data in the development information system.
• Produces gift receipts and individualized acknowledgement letters.
• Records and maintains donor pledge information.
• Provides various reports pertaining to gifts and other data from the development information system.
• Assists with handling telephone calls and emails as well as providing customer service to constituents.
• Contributes to special events such as Homecoming fundraising gala golf tournament and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be personally supportive of the Christian character and mission of the university.
• Ability to work with great accuracy attention to detail and respect for confidential information.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member of the larger development operation.
• Strong computer literacy specifically with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Raisers Edge or other donor management system preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles business communications spelling punctuation and office procedures.
• College degree or relevant experience is required.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Personal Statement of Faith -see below

Questions regarding the application process or have trouble uploading additional documents you can reach out to Abigail Harris HR Generalist at

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundationalChristian position in word attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicants central Christian beliefs significant formative influences in the applicants Christian experience (e.g. religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of ones faith ones family and/or home life spiritual aspirations) and ways in which the applicants faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race gender age color creed national or ethnic origin marital status or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the operation of all university programs activities and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University:MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964).Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith active participation in a local church and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the universitys full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at Experience:

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