Executive Gift Processing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Position Information
About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
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Position Title
Gift Processing Specialist
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Grade
11
Compensation Range
$50,488 - $66,347
Summary
Manages timely and accurate gift processing and stewardship of financial donations. Responsible for financial documentation, compliance, and reporting in support of the office of development.
Essential Role Responsibilities
Manages gift processing, including processing donor contributions for accounting and data management purposes, general financial record keeping for deposits, daily receipt deposits, monitoring outstanding pledges and preparing pledge reminders, correspondence, receipts and associated gift acknowledgement.
Manages stewardship component of thank you letters sent to donors, including personalized donor giving history and special information requested by solicitors.
Compile and ensure all donation information session paperwork is complete and uploaded into Perceptive Content for archiving purposes.
Develops and manages specific daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual reporting. Edits and proofreads all correspondence and reports for accuracy between multiple databases. Distributes reports to executive director, donors, and other team members.
Distributes monthly reports to Finance Office related to gift processing to maintain database and general ledger reconciliations.
Develops data reports as needed; supports the research and compilation of information from databases critical to fundraising efforts, cultivation strategies, and donor stewardship.
Ownership of the delivery of Annual Donor Report. Runs multiple reports necessary for data extraction, edits data for accuracy. Combines multiple reports into one cohesive document. Coordinates with Public Relations & Marketing on final external product and timely delivery of printed and online report.
Manages office compliance related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) training, office American Society for Quality (ASQ) requirements and square terminals necessary for credit card operations.
Coordinates with finance office and external auditors to respond to annual Howard Community College Education Foundation (HCCEF) audit requirements. Produces requested database and donor information and provide follow-up resolution as required.
Maintains database for gift processing operations and acknowledgement letters in communications management.
Manages all functions associated with the development office event cash box "change" fund.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required
Associate's degree
Experience Required
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and communication skills.
Previous database management and Excel.
Ability to interact tactfully and deal effectively with others to provide accurate and timely documents.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of proofreading techniques.
Additional Requirements
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple project assignments, requiring a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to effectively edit own work before typing and to proofread.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the development office conflict of interest policy.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a work group environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
• Continually update skills for increased proficiency in Colleague and associated databases utilized in the office as it relates to the identification, cultivation and stewardship of donors and enhanced gift processing operations.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demand Summary
Normal office duties
Supervisory Position?
No
Division
Development & Alumni
Department
Development & Alumni
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
B638P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
06/08/2026
Job Open Date
05/25/2026
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
No
Job Category
Staff
Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5837
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.