Development Gifts Coordinator at the Office of Advancement Services

American University of Beirut•Lebanon, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Advancement Services is seeking a Development Gifts Coordinator to be responsible for gift processing, receipting, and acknowledgements for all gifts received by the Advancement office. This role involves drafting donor acknowledgements for high-level approvals, managing significant donations, and acting as the donor record specialist. The position requires close collaboration with various university offices and development officers.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
Good knowledge of English.
Strong written and oral communication skills and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Good knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
High confidentiality and integrity level.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ellucian Banner or another CRM/database is an asset.

Responsibilities

Processes donations received by the Advancement and analyzes them to determine appropriate designations and accounts for processing.
Coordinates the process of gift acknowledgements by drafting these letters and collaborating with Development writer.
Handles highly confidential donor-related information.
Coordinates with the Comptroller’s Office the establishment of new funds and accounts and follows-up on transmitting this information to respective University departments and offices.
Acts as the donor record specialist for Office’s donors.
Compiles several weekly, monthly, annual and other ad hoc financial reports on donations.
Communicates with development officers in cases related to gift processing and closing of gifts.
Maintains lists of donors with history of giving.
Solicits gifts from graduating students for Fingerprints during clearance period.
Performs other duties as requested by the Director of Advancement Services.