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Guilford College

Controller

Greensboro, NC · On-site

ENDOWMENT, GIFT ACCOUNTING & INVESTMENTS: * Oversees preparation of reports on the performance of ... PLANNING: * Along with the CFO and Director of Business Ops/Admin & Finance, works with ...

Guilford

Controller

Greensboro, NC · On-site

ENDOWMENT, GIFT ACCOUNTING & INVESTMENTS: * Oversees preparation of reports on the performance of ... PLANNING: * Along with the CFO and Director of Business Ops/Admin & Finance, works with ...

Concord Academy

$60K - $70K/yr

Minimum 3 years of direct experience in gift accounting, records management, and database operations, preferably within an independent school, college, or non-profit setting. * Education : Bachelor ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director gift accounting in the United States is $134,345.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Gift Accounting oversees the management and recording of charitable contributions received by an organization, typically within a university, hospital, or non-profit. They ensure gifts are processed accurately, donor intent is honored, and compliance with relevant laws and policies is maintained. This role often involves collaborating with fundraising, finance, and donor relations teams to ensure proper stewardship and reporting. The Director also manages staff, develops procedures, and implements systems to support efficient and accurate gift processing.

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To thrive as a Director of Gift Accounting, you need expertise in accounting principles, fundraising operations, and nonprofit regulations, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and relevant experience. Familiarity with donor management systems, fundraising databases like Raiser's Edge, and compliance tools such as IRS regulations is essential. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. These skills and qualities ensure accurate gift processing, regulatory compliance, and strong donor relations, which are crucial for supporting an organization’s fundraising success.

How does the director of gift accounting typically collaborate with fundraising and development teams?

The Director of Gift Accounting works closely with fundraising and development teams to ensure that all donations are properly recorded, acknowledged, and allocated in alignment with donor intent and organizational policies. Regular communication is essential to clarify gift restrictions, coordinate stewardship efforts, and resolve any discrepancies in gift documentation. This collaboration helps maintain donor trust, supports accurate reporting, and enables smooth audit processes. The Director often attends cross-departmental meetings and may provide training or guidance on gift processing protocols to colleagues.

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Assistant Director, Development Operations

Manhattan, NY • On-site

The New York Historical
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee gift processing, records management, and gift accounting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

  • Manage and develop reports, dashboards, and analytics within Tessitura to track fundraising progress and support data-driven decision making.

  • Serve as the primary liaison with the Finance Department to reconcile gift accounting, support audits, and establish procedures for year-end closing.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director, Development Operations
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Vice President For Development
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Development Department secures funding to advance The New York Historical’s mission, fostering relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations to raise philanthropic support, driving membership growth, working with government funders, and securing contributed revenue through event rentals in our landmarked building.
Reporting to the Vice President, the Assistant Director leads database management, reporting and analytics; oversees gift processing and records management; serves as the Development Department’s primary liaison with Finance; and supervises the gift processor. The Assistant Director plays a key role in the team’s initiatives to raise funds for operations, exhibitions, collections, capital projects, endowment, and other special projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
  • Provide direction and oversight of donor database (Tessitura); gift and biographical records management; gift processing and accounting; and reporting and analytics.
  • Serve as Development Department lead for Tessitura business applications and as the primary contact for the department with Tessitura. Build out the suite of development reports and dashboards in Tessitura to maximize the department’s use of Tessitura’s capabilities. Create custom reports and tools to track fundraising progress and meet the department’s needs as necessary. Work with Tessitura staff to troubleshoot problems and stay current with updates to the system.
  • Work closely with VP throughout the year to track revenue for projects and programs, and to project closing amounts for fiscal year-end. Create dashboards and reports as necessary.
  • Develop forward-thinking analytics around internal and external fundraising trends to drive fundraising progress and increase productivity. Support data-driven decision making by analyzing and interpreting data, building predictive models, and visualizing data analysis results.
  • Lead AI integrations in Tessitura when they become available. Develop recommendations to automate processes, responses to customer service inquiries, and other opportunities.
  • Produce mailing lists and reports for the Development department and other NYH departments as needed. Maintain the overall quality and integrity of the Tessitura database. Ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and accuracy of data.
  • Supervise gift processor. Ensure that all gifts and pledges are booked accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with gift accounting standards.
  • Establish and oversee record and data entry standards and gift booking policies, maintaining standard operating procedures, documentation, and data entry quality control reports. Stay current on best practices in development operations.
  • Document standard operating procedures for development operations. Identify system and process improvements. Monitor, upgrade, and simplify processes to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Serve as Development Department’s primary liaison with Finance Department. Reconcile gift accounting with Finance on a set schedule. Support Finance with the annual audit. Establish, communicate and oversee procedures for calendar and fiscal year-end booking and closing.
  • Manage Development Department’s expense budget.
  • Perform additional administrative functions as required.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years related development database experience;
  • Tessitura experience with proficiency in reports, portfolios, analytics, campaigns, appeals, source codes, designations, integrations, special events modules, etc.;
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple long-term assignments while managing tasks of immediate need in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment;
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the strictest confidentiality.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up;
  • Excellent and demonstrated expertise in database administration;
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to problem solve and work independently;
  • The availability to work evening and/or weekend events when necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role using a computer; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary.
COMPENSATION amp; BENEFITS
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
  • Short and long-term disability coverage options;
  • 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
  • Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
  • 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
  • Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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