Advancement Service Specialist

St. Ambrose University • Cedar Rapids, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Advancement Services Specialist Mount Mercy University seeks an organized, detail-oriented Advancement Services Specialist to support fundraising and alumni engagement efforts through database management, gift processing, reporting, and donor stewardship. This position is based on the Mount Mercy University campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gift processing, fundraising operations, or donor relations.
• Experience using Raiser's Edge or other relational databases.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update donor and alumni records in Raiser's Edge.
• Serve as the primary database resource and resolve data quality issues.
• Process gifts, pledges, recurring donations, matching gifts, payroll deductions, and in-kind gifts.
• Generate donor receipts and acknowledgment communications.
• Create reports, mailing lists, and data extracts to support fundraising and alumni outreach.
• Maintain planned and deferred giving records.
• Develop systems to track donor giving and engagement.
• Collaborate with campus departments to ensure accurate data integration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition Remission.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level