Gift Processing Specialist

Denver Health•Denver, CO

2d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Gift Processing Specialist to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency. Department Foundation Administration. Job Summary: The Gift Processor Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of philanthropic contributions to the Denver Health Foundation. This role serves as a critical backbone to the donor experience, ensuring that all gifts are recorded, receipted, and steward in alignment with donor intent and organizational standards. This position operates with a high degree of independence, owns core gift processing workflows, identified opportunities for process improvement, and partners closely with Philanthropy, Finance, and Operations to ensure data integrity and operational excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
4-6 years experience in gift processing, advancement operations, finance, or related field required, -OR- 4-6 years experience working with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) with preference given to Raiser’s Edge experience, required.
Strong understanding of gift processing standards, donor intent, and basic nonprofit accounting principles
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to manage high-volume transactional work with competing deadlines
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve process issues
Strong communication skills for both internal and donor-facing interactions

Nice To Haves

preference given to Raiser’s Edge experience

Responsibilities

Process all charitable contributions (cash, check, credit card, ACH, stock, in-kind, and planned gifts) with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness while ensuring proper coding, designation, and compliance with donor intent and internal policies. (60%)
Reconcile daily gift batches and support month-end and year-end close processes. (10%)
Generate and distribute accurate and timely gift receipts. (10%)
Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation and standardization efforts; develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for gift processing functions. (10%)
Participate in cross-functional collaboration and serve as a subject matter resource for gift processing policies and systems. (10%)

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer