Development and Gift Specialist

Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Manage and process high volume of biographical data, including analyzing and monitoring entries for accuracy and completeness to maintain data integrity and hygiene. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Technical: Intermediate gift systems expertise; troubleshoots multi-system issues; working knowledge of IRS regulations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationStanford, CA

    Description

    • Independently process gifts daily for the Hoover Institution

    • Produce daily and weekly gift reports

    • Interface with University Development Services to ensure gift records are aligned between the Hoover Institution and Office of Development

    • Oversee the donor welcome process for new Hoover Council supporters

    • Provide administrative support for the development events program

    • Manage inventory for development events and donor welcome packets

    Core Duties:

    Data Processing & Gift Management

    • Independently process complex and high-profile gifts

    • Manage and process high volume of biographical data, including analyzing and monitoring entries for accuracy and completeness to maintain data integrity and hygiene.

    • Review all daily gift receipts, acknowledgements and tribute letters that are sent to donors.

    • Coordinate with development officers on large or complex gifts.

    • Utilize multiple gift processing systems for high-profile activities.

    • Determine gift allocation and reach out to officers for confirmation.

    • Process credit card transactions and follow up on failed transactions.

    Systems & Process Improvement

    • Develop and maintain expertise in database systems and assist with new data features/patterns.

    • Analyze database information and identify process improvements.

    • Recommend new processes and systems for testing.

    • Document SOPs

    Compliance & Audit

    • Ensure compliance through systematic internal database audits.

    • Coordinate resolution of multi-area compliance issues.

    • Test and recommend workflow improvements within parameters.

    Staff Development & Leadership

    • Train junior staff on systems and processes

    • Provide business support to development officers and finance.

    • Propose new processes, improvements, and systems to improve data collection and inconsistencies.

    External Relations & Communication

    • Provide customer and business support to development officers and finance.

    • Coordinate with development officers on complex gifts and/or data projects

    Minimum Education and Experience

    Bachelor's and 3 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Technical: Intermediate gift systems expertise; troubleshoots multi-system issues; working knowledge of IRS regulations. Advanced ability in MS Office Suite and applications

    • Communication: Advanced correspondence and documentation; confident presentations; trusted partner to development officers

    • Problem-Solving: Investigates complex problems and recommends solutions; independent and sound judgment on transactions. Conduct research and ability to interpret information.

    • Management: Small project leadership; emerging leader; peer mentoring and training

    • Specialized: Intermediate financial skills; risk identification and control implementation; solid development operations foundation

    Core Duties:

    Data Processing & Gift Management

    • Independently process complex and high-profile gifts

    • Manage and process high volume of biographical data, including analyzing and monitoring entries for accuracy and completeness to maintain data integrity and hygiene.

    • Review all daily gift receipts, acknowledgements and tribute letters that are sent to donors.

    • Coordinate with development officers on large or complex gifts.

    • Utilize multiple gift processing systems for high-profile activities.

    • Determine gift allocation and reach out to officers for confirmation.

    • Process credit card transactions and follow up on failed transactions.

    Systems & Process Improvement

    • Develop and maintain expertise in database systems and assist with new data features/patterns.

    • Analyze database information and identify process improvements.

    • Recommend new processes and systems for testing.

    • Document SOPs

    Compliance & Audit

    • Ensure compliance through systematic internal database audits.

    • Coordinate resolution of multi-area compliance issues.

    • Test and recommend workflow improvements within parameters.

    Staff Development & Leadership

    • Train junior staff on systems and processes

    • Provide business support to development officers and finance.

    • Propose new processes, improvements, and systems to improve data collection and inconsistencies.

    External Relations & Communication

    • Provide customer and business support to development officers and finance.

    • Coordinate with development officers on complex gifts and/or data projects

    Minimum Education and Experience

    Bachelor's and 3 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Technical: Intermediate gift systems expertise; troubleshoots multi-system issues; working knowledge of IRS regulations. Advanced ability in MS Office Suite and applications

    • Communication: Advanced correspondence and documentation; confident presentations; trusted partner to development officers

    • Problem-Solving: Investigates complex problems and recommends solutions; independent and sound judgment on transactions. Conduct research and ability to interpret information.

    • Management: Small project leadership; emerging leader; peer mentoring and training

    • Specialized: Intermediate financial skills; risk identification and control implementation; solid development operations foundation

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