NYC - Gift Processing and Development Operations Assistant, New York

Lauren Laitman

Gift Processing and Development Operations Assistant

American Friends of The Hebrew University (AFHU) is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides programs, events and fundraising activities in support of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s foremost center of higher education and research. Since its inception, Hebrew University’s scientists, scholars and researchers have been committed to solving the most pressing global challenges of our time.

Position objective

We are looking for an intelligent and highly motivated Gift Processing and Development Operations Assistant with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge experience. This position is responsible for providing support to the Development and Accounting departments through the maintenance of the donor database, Raiser’s Edge. This position will work closely with all AFHU regional development offices and provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Schedule: Hybrid 2 days in office

Position Reports to: Director of Development Operations

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing and recording of all contributions in the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Responsible for importing gift information from multiple sources including daily cash deposits, online donations, direct mail solicitations as well as wire and stock donations.
• Generating key fundraising and accounting reports on a regular basis to be reviewed by the executive team and throughout the organization.
• Creating queries and exports to analyze data as requested.
• Supporting the development staff in producing lists for events, mailings, communication and e-appeals.
• Responsible for creating new codes for events, solicitations, fund designations, endowments, naming opportunities and special projects.
• Trains and oversees development staff in proper use of database.
• Managing data hygiene and other initiatives to improve data quality.
• Monthly reconciliation of cash and credit card gifts received to bank account.
• Monthly reconciliation of gift adjustments.
• Additional administrative work related to accounting including monthly budget vs actual schedules for events, monthly journal entries, recording cash receipts, reviewing credit card fees and bank statements.
• Oversee annual tax receipts and quarterly donor statements.
• Special projects as needed

Skills/Qualifications required:

• 1-3 years’ experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Raiser’s Edge experience required including query and report writing
• Experience in a fundraising or development context
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to analyze reports
• Knowledge and proficiency in development operations best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot data issues, conflicts and discrepancies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer.

AFHU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to Medical and Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403B Retirement Savings Plan, TransitChek Program, Employee Assistance Program as well as a generous time off/holiday policy.

Please apply for the position using the following link: https://afhu.applytojob.com/apply