Position Summary:

St. George’s is seeking a Gift Processing Associate to join a 13-person Advancement and Communications team. The Advancement team is responsible for all capital and annual fundraising, as well as alumni, parent, and other constituent relations.

The Gift Processing Associate will report to the Director of Data Management in all database and gift entry processes to support the initiatives of the Advancement Department.  This person will serve as a liaison between the Business Office and ensure the accuracy and utility of donor records in the Salesforce/Affinaquest Database.

Responsibilities:

Gift Processing:

• Manage proper acceptance, recording, receipting and reporting of charitable gifts and pledges in the database. Sources include credit cards, checks, wires, Venmo, PayPal, securities, pledges, planned gifts, and gifts-in-kind
• Troubleshoot gift-related issues with donors, third-party systems, matching gift organizations, and the Business Office
• Create and generate various reports for cash and pledges, including daily fundraising reports, data integrity reports, and giving metrics
• Work closely with the Business Office to maintain a monthly reconciliation process and assist with providing backup for the yearly audit
• Merge and mail thank you and receipt documents for the Director of the SG Fund, the Associate Director of Advancement, the Director of Advancement, and the Head of School to ensure proper donor stewardship
• Assist with the preparation and mailing of pledge reminders, giving summaries, and other gift-related communications
• Ensure that special care is given to the confidentiality and security of all gifts and credit card information 

Database Integrity:

• Maintain the accuracy of contact, biographical, and professional details of alumni and donor records to ensure accurate communication aligned with their preferences. Update sources include LinkedIn, returned mail, general research and donor communications
• Interface with the registrar and other school departments to accurately maintain student and alumni records
• Complete special projects relating to data optimization, including duplicate record management and new family imports
• Manage database screenings with various research tools including iWave and Altrata
• Perform database queries and export reports to analyze and inform the fundraising team

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with prepping materials for Donor Meetings and Advancement Events
• Assist Events & Stewardship Manager with administrative tasks related to stewardship efforts
• Assist with spreadsheets/status reports of specific projects for Trustee and Budget Committee meetings
• General office support for Advancement, including ordering supplies and letterhead, and assisting with events, correspondence and outreach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of related work experience
• An interest in advancement work or non-profit Database Management
• Excellent organizational skills, decision-making abilities, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring on-time project completion
• Experience with a relational database, and proficiency in software including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working as part of a team, while working independently, and with initiative and self-motivation

About St. George's School

St. George’s School blends the strong traditions of its past with a bold vision for the future: to prepare young people in a journey of joy and discovery to lead “lives of constructive service to the world.” Located on a 125-acre campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, St. George’s is home to approximately 380 boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1896 as an Episcopal boarding school by the Rev. John Byron Diman, the school lives firmly in the 21st century. Our academic program is organized into interdisciplinary academic departments replicating the interconnected nature of the world. Our approach not only ensures that students develop the enduring skills necessary for future success, but that they have numerous opportunities to create connections in their learning that extend beyond traditional academic boundaries. Learning at St. George’s does not end at the classroom door, however, as faculty extend lessons into the dorms, onto athletic fields and the stage, and across a rich array of clubs and extracurricular activities. A community drawn from a wide range of traditions and backgrounds in the U.S. and around the world, St. George’s extends opportunities... for teachers and students to deepen their skills, find new passions and discover their best selves. With a faculty committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for intellectual, social and personal development, St. George’s continues to fulfill its mission through enrolling a diverse, academically talented, and well-rounded student body. We invite you to learn more about St George’s School and its history, mission, innovative curricular programs and academic offerings by visiting the school’s website at www.stgeorges.edu.

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