Gift Intention Specialist

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

5d • $77,831 - $90,453 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Gift Intention Specialist in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. Position Summary Gift Intention Specialist serves to perform all functions related to gift intentions processes, including reviewing, interpreting, researching, and the creation of new and revised commitments, pledge bill reminders. This position is responsible for a suite of quarterly pledge-related reports. About Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development division, widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, connects alumni, parents and friends with opportunities to advance the university's mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team, you'll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in self-directed, proactive work within a team environment
• Ability to analyze data, implore professional judgement and critical thinking skills to ensure data integrity, to meet customer and partner needs, and meet timely deliverables
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Strong reporting skills and technology acumen
• Resilience amidst constantly changing work environment while maintaining prioritization within high level of work volume

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret gift agreements to ensure correct and complete recording of pledge commitments and adjustments, in accordance with CASE, IRS and GAAP standards.
• Research pledge related topics for customers, partners and donors through resolution.
• Create, analyze and maintain accurate and complete reports related to pledge activity for divisional leadership and for Cornell financial partners.
• Support the gift intention team with workflow and workload in dynamically changing environment.
• Seek avenues of efficiencies in process and tasks while maintaining mission, standards, and goals of the organization.

Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays.
• Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
• Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

What This Job Offers

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