Gift Processing Specialist

Boston College • Newton, MA

2d

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Gift Management, this position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of routine and standard gifts to the University, which are received in various forms from various sources and distributed to designated funds.

Primary responsibilities include:
Reviewing and processing gifts in accordance with established procedures
Posting pledges and payments, and reconciling and balancing gift batches
Capturing, processing, and archiving credit card transactions resulting from telemarketing services, direct marketing, and fundraising websites
Ensures the required documentation is complete and routes exceptions or complex cases for further review
Create donor records when needed to facilitate gift processing, using standard system reports and database tools for review and correction.
Attention to detail and knowledge of accounting principles are essential for processing gifts in accordance with donor intentions in a timely and accurate manner, as mandated by professional and legal requirements. Process and review daily online gifts. Download reports from GiveCampus and other online platforms. Preparing the files for processing and running the BrightVine Data function in Spark to import online gift batches, in alignment with established policies, procedures, and supervisory guidance.

Requirements

• This position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of experience working with financial and accounting data.
• Processing gifts promptly while meeting obligatory deadlines, as well as the ability to maintain highly detailed and confidential work, and work independently within a structured, team-based environment.
• You will work collaboratively with senior gift-processing staff to address matching gift‑related questions or exceptions.
• Qualifications include strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Blackbaud CRM reporting and query skills; Google Suite, with a strong focus on Excel; and basic accounting skills.
• Dependability is essential to maintain consistency in data input and output.
• Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and has an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing gifts in accordance with established procedures
• Posting pledges and payments, and reconciling and balancing gift batches
• Capturing, processing, and archiving credit card transactions resulting from telemarketing services, direct marketing, and fundraising websites
• Ensures the required documentation is complete and routes exceptions or complex cases for further review
• Create donor records when needed to facilitate gift processing, using standard system reports and database tools for review and correction.
• Process and review daily online gifts.
• Download reports from GiveCampus and other online platforms.
• Preparing the files for processing and running the BrightVine Data function in Spark to import online gift batches, in alignment with established policies, procedures, and supervisory guidance.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees