Development Specialist position available in Jackson, MS

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Brandon Atkison
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The office of Institutional Advancement at The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is looking for a Development Specialist to join our team. 


Job Summary:

Processes all gifts to UMMC and helps maintain the integrity of our donor database. Works collaboratively with internal and external constituents. Tracks pledges, provides weekly gift reporting to the department, corresponds with and answers inquiries from donors, records and tracks pledges, records employee giving done thru payroll deductions and provides reporting in coordination of departmental processes of development, accounting and payroll personnel. Produces timely acknowledgment letters for donors with attention to various donor types and giving mechanisms. Communicates in a professional and courteous manner with external parties with independent judgment and discretion involving financial matters and donors' personal information and giving directives. Collaborates with development staff and provides input to achieve efficient processes within the department.


Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a business related field and one year of development experience. Academic medical center or non-profit and use of Raiser's Edge or Ellucian Advance experience preferred.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good organizational skills and performs in a detailed, team-focused environment. Ability to analyze data for appropriate posting. Learn complex data entry codes and procedures quickly. Prioritize data entry projects and review work for accuracy. Complete tasks in a timely manner. Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.


Responsibilities

  • Enter Gifts Into Raiser'S Edge Database In Batches Based Upon Deposits Of Cash/Checks By Development Accounting.  Batch Entry Of Gifts Given To An Endowment Held At Ole Miss To Benefit The Medical Center As Collected By Development Accounting As Well As Reported Weekly By The Foundation At Ole Miss.  Decision Making Responsibilities Include The Accurate Postings To Correct UMMC Funds, University of Mississippi Funds, Endowments, Grant Accounts, And Scholarship Accounts To Ensure Accuracy Of Database Data And Alignment With Accounting Department'S Postings.
  • Handle Donations Received Online And Via Donor Phone Calls To Include Processing Of Credit Card Information, Creating Gift Batches, Determining Appropriate Fund For Deposits And Process Gift Receipts/Acknowledgements For All Online Gifts In A Timely Manner.  Walks Donors Through Online Giving Form When Necessary.
  • Produces And Coordinates The Acknowledgement Of All Gifts With Attention To Accurate Acknowledgements Based In Gift Types (Cash/Check, Stock, In-Kind), Donor Types (Individuals, Businesses, Donor Advised Funds, Retirement Accounts).  Will Generate Approximately 1,500 Year-End Statements To Employee Givers By January 31 In Accordance With IRS Substantiation Requirements.  Provides Year-End Statements Upon Request To External Donors.
  • Enters Gift Data And Process Daily Raiser'S Edge Batches In A Timely And Accurate Fashion To Adhere To The Office'S 72-Hour Turnaround Receipting/Acknowledgment Policy. Analyze Gifts To Determine Appropriate Campaigns, Funds, Appeals For Each Gift To Be Processed. Print And Mail Acknowledgment Letters.
  • Enter Pledge Installment Schedules; Produce And Mail Monthly Pledge Reminders; Communicate With Gift Officers And Development Accounting Regarding Pledge Status.
  • Communicates With Various UMMC Departments Regarding Sponsorship Events And Records Gifts Properly For Accurate Records Regarding The Events.  Calculates The Fair Market Value Of Goods And Services Received By The Donor In Exchange For The Gift And Receipts At Net Value In The Database And In Donor Acknowledgement Letters.
  • Processes Tribute Gifts For Honorarium/Memorial Gifts And Sends To Acknowledges Accurate, Meaningful, Timely Cards Reflecting These Gifts.
  • Add New Constituent Records To The Database As Needed, Analyze Information And Populate All Appropriate Data Fields Where Information Is Available. Update Records, Clean Up Incorrect Or Duplicate Data; Assist In Maintaining The Integrity Of The Database.
  • Supervises Various Projects Assigned To Administrative Assistant Personnel Within The Department Concerning Database Record Management Designed To Improve Reporting And Accurate Record Retention.
  • The Duties Listed Are General In Nature And Are Examples Of The Duties And Responsibilities Performed And Are Not Meant To Be Construed As Exclusive Or All-Inclusive. Management Retains The Right To Add Or Change Duties At Any Time.
If interested, please apply at: 
https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS---Main-Campus/Development-Specialist_R00004480
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