Gift Processing Specialist
Boston College, Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
Reporting to the AssistantDirector, Gift Management, this position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of routine and standard gifts to the University, which are received in various forms from various sources and distributed to designated funds.
Primary responsibilities include:
Reviewing and processing gifts in accordance with established procedures
Posting pledges and payments, and reconciling and balancing gift batches
Capturing, processing, and archiving credit card transactions resulting from telemarketing services, direct marketing, and fundraising websites
Ensures the required documentation is complete and routes exceptions or complex cases for further review
Create donor records when needed to facilitate gift processing, using standard system reports and database tools for review and correction.
Attention to detail and knowledge of accounting principles are essential for processing gifts in accordance with donor intentions in a timely and accurate manner, as mandated by professional and legal requirements. Process and review daily online gifts. Download reports from GiveCampus and other online platforms. Preparing the files for processing and running the BrightVine Data function in Spark to import online gift batches, in alignment with established policies, procedures, and supervisory guidance.
Full‑Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $43,900-$54,850; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
This position requires a highschool diploma and a minimum of two years of experience working with financial and accounting data. Processing gifts promptly while meeting obligatory deadlines, as well as the ability to maintain highly detailed and confidential work, and work independently within a structured, team-based environment.
You will work collaboratively with senior gift‑processing staff to address matching gift‑related questions or exceptions. Qualifications include strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Blackbaud CRM reporting and query skills; Google Suite, with a strong focus on Excel; and basic accounting skills. Dependability is essential to maintain consistency in data input and output.
During the crucial calendar year‑end period, Gift Processing staff will often work on days when the University is closed to process and acknowledge gifts. During the fiscal year‑end, another demanding time of the work year, vacations, and scheduled time off are not usually granted (May through mid‑June).
Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and has an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.
The Office of University Advancement supports BostonCollege's mission by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to building diverse teams that reflect our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.
Benefits
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu
ondiscrimination.
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Reporting to the AssistantDirector, Gift Management, this position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of routine and standard gifts to the University, which are received in various forms from various sources and distributed to designated funds.
Primary responsibilities include:
Reviewing and processing gifts in accordance with established procedures
Posting pledges and payments, and reconciling and balancing gift batches
Capturing, processing, and archiving credit card transactions resulting from telemarketing services, direct marketing, and fundraising websites
Ensures the required documentation is complete and routes exceptions or complex cases for further review
Create donor records when needed to facilitate gift processing, using standard system reports and database tools for review and correction.
Attention to detail and knowledge of accounting principles are essential for processing gifts in accordance with donor intentions in a timely and accurate manner, as mandated by professional and legal requirements. Process and review daily online gifts. Download reports from GiveCampus and other online platforms. Preparing the files for processing and running the BrightVine Data function in Spark to import online gift batches, in alignment with established policies, procedures, and supervisory guidance.
Full‑Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $43,900-$54,850; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
This position requires a highschool diploma and a minimum of two years of experience working with financial and accounting data. Processing gifts promptly while meeting obligatory deadlines, as well as the ability to maintain highly detailed and confidential work, and work independently within a structured, team-based environment.
You will work collaboratively with senior gift‑processing staff to address matching gift‑related questions or exceptions. Qualifications include strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Blackbaud CRM reporting and query skills; Google Suite, with a strong focus on Excel; and basic accounting skills. Dependability is essential to maintain consistency in data input and output.
During the crucial calendar year‑end period, Gift Processing staff will often work on days when the University is closed to process and acknowledge gifts. During the fiscal year‑end, another demanding time of the work year, vacations, and scheduled time off are not usually granted (May through mid‑June).
Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and has an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.
The Office of University Advancement supports BostonCollege's mission by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to building diverse teams that reflect our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.
Benefits
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu
ondiscrimination.
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