Gift Processing Specialist in West Chester, PA

Mimi Colaprete

West Chester University Foundation seeks a Gift Processing Specialist for our fast paced, dynamic, fundraising environment. The Gift Processing Specialist is responsible for analyzing, properly coding and entering daily cash and non-cash gifts in Raiser's Edge (a comprehensive, integrated, relational database system).  Duties also include production of gift receipts and individualized acknowledgement letters.  This person also responds to donor inquiries and requests for information pertaining to the gift entry process.  The Gift Processing Specialist assists the Director of Data Management in maintaining data integrity and adding new data to the database.  <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Our ideal candidate has:

• Extreme attention to detail. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working in an office environment (preferably in fundraising or non-profits).
• High level of proficiency in software applications, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and database experience, (Raiser's Edge a plus).
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and audiences graciously.
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Comfort level to manage multiple tasks with interruptions in an energetic environment.
• Capability to work well under pressure with periodic heavy workloads.

Compensation is $12 to $13 per hour and includes full benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance as well as employer contribution to retirement plan.  For details on available benefits, please refer to the Benefits Summary on our website www.wcufoundation.org/employment. 

Applicants must send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and a list of three professional references to hr@wcufoundation.org  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The West Chester University Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that raises funds, manages resources, and conducts special projects that advance the mission and goals of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The West Chester University Foundation is an Institutionally Related Foundation that adheres to the highest fundraising ethics and standards according to the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.  More about the WCU Foundation can be found at www.wcufoundation.org

West Chester University Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for positions are considered without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age, citizenship, disability or sexual orientation.