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Gift Planning Administrator

Swarthmore, PA ยท On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Gift Planning Administrator Job no: 495946 Work type: Full Time Location: Swarthmore Categories: Staff, Salary (Exempt), Hybrid Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located ...

Gift Shop Administrator

Ennis, MT ยท On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

We are seeking a Gift Shop Administrator to become an integral part of our team! You will be responsible for merchandise procurement, selling, inventory management, and services in a retail setting ...

Gift Shop Administrator

Ennis, MT ยท On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

We are seeking a Gift Shop Administrator to become an integral part of our team! You will be responsible for merchandise procurement, selling, inventory management, and services in a retail setting ...

Gift Shop Administrator

Ennis, MT ยท On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

We are seeking a Gift Shop Administrator to become an integral part of our team! You will be responsible for merchandise procurement, selling, inventory management, and services in a retail setting ...

Gift Planner

Saint Peter, MN ยท On-site

$78K - $95K/yr

Gift Planners in the Office of Advancement work as an integrated team of diversely talented ... administrators and faculty to accomplish fundraising goals. * Provide primary leadership for ...

Principal Gift Officer Sun Devil Athletics, in partnership with the ASU Foundation (ASUF), advances ... administrators, to cultivate and steward authentic, high-impact relationships with donors and ...

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What is a gift administrator?

Gift Administrators are professionals who manage and process charitable donations for organizations, such as nonprofits or educational institutions. They are responsible for recording gift information, ensuring accurate data entry, generating receipts and acknowledgments for donors, and maintaining donor records. Their work helps organizations track contributions, comply with regulations, and foster positive relationships with supporters. Gift Administrators often collaborate with fundraising and finance teams to ensure the smooth handling of all donations.

What are the main challenges a gift administrator faces when managing donor information and contributions?

A Gift Administrator often encounters challenges such as maintaining accurate donor records, ensuring timely processing of gifts, and adhering to strict confidentiality standards. Handling a high volume of donations, especially during peak fundraising periods, requires careful attention to detail to prevent errors and ensure proper acknowledgment. Additionally, Gift Administrators must collaborate closely with fundraising teams and finance departments, which demands strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different software systems and workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gift administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gift Administrator, you need strong attention to detail, proficiency in data entry, and a background in fundraising or nonprofit administration, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with donor management systems like Raiser's Edge and knowledge of database best practices are typically required. Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and clear communication help you efficiently process gifts and maintain donor relationships. These abilities ensure accurate gift processing, compliance, and positive donor experiences, which are critical for successful fundraising operations.

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Infographic showing various Gift Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Gift Administrator I

USNA Alumni Association & Foundation

Annapolis, MD โ€ข On-site

$23.85 - $29.81/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

The Gift Administrator I plays an important role in supporting the Finance and Gift Administration functions through the accurate and timely receiving, recording, receipting, reconciling, and maintaining of charitable gifts to the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. This position is responsible for gift and pledge entry, donor receipting, donor record updates, and related reconciliation activities, while also serving as a point of contact for donors, development staff, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, customer-service focused, and comfortable managing high-volume, deadline-driven work with accuracy and professionalism. This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Director, Gift Administration under the direction of the Finance Department, and has an hourly range of $23.85 to $29.81.This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and the opportunity to participate in the organization's annual bonus program, when eligible. Bonus awards are discretionary and not guaranteed. You would also be eligible for a generous benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, an FSA, an HSA, a fully-vested 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, 22 days of accrued paid time off (PTO) per fiscal year, 14 paid holidays per calendar year, group life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, identity theft protection, and annual opportunities for professional development. Although not guaranteed, certain additional benefits may be offered through the Naval Academy, such as use of certain recreational facilities (including the Brigade Sports Complex gym, marina and indoor/outdoor pools), as well as category II eligibility for employee children to apply to the Naval Academy Primary School. ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation is a mission-driven organization dedicated to connecting and supporting alumni and the U.S. Naval Academy community so that the Brigade of Midshipmen and alumni can serve at their full potential for the good of the nation. Our team offices out of the Fluegel Alumni Center, located at 301 King George Street in Annapolis, Maryland, near the U.S. Naval Academy and historic downtown Annapolis. From this beautiful and welcoming setting, we support alumni engagement, philanthropy, events, communications, operations, and administrative services that strengthen the Naval Academy community.At the Alumni Association & Foundation, our culture is guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork, and Growth. We look for professionals who are energized by meaningful work, committed to excellence, and motivated by the opportunity to serve a community grounded in leadership, service, and tradition. If you are inspired by mission-focused work and want to be part of an organization guided by these values, we encourage you to apply. At the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation, you will join dedicated colleagues who take pride in supporting the Naval Academy community, strengthening alumni connections, and contributing to work that has purpose and lasting impact.QualificationsMinimum one year of experience in data entry, financial processing, database administration, customer service, nonprofit fundraising, or related work.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, and the ability to learn CRM and database systems.Experience with Blackbaud CRM or a similar donor database preferred.Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, advancement operations, or charitable gift processing preferred.Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with donors and internal stakeholders.Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following established policies, procedures, and internal controls.ResponsibilitiesProcess and record gifts, pledges, recurring gifts, EFTs, stock gifts, matching gifts, donor advised fund gifts, and other charitable contributions accurately and timely.Review, reconcile, and validate gift transactions, batches, deposits, and related documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with departmental procedures.Maintain accurate donor, pledge, and constituent records within the CRM database, including data entry, updates, research, and record maintenance.Generate and distribute donor receipts and respond to donor and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding gift processing and donor records.Research donor intent, unidentified gifts, and other transactions requiring additional review or documentation.Process incoming mail, prepare deposits, and maintain supporting documentation related to charitable gifts and donor records.Maintain documentation and support audits, reconciliations, internal controls, data integrity, and compliance initiatives.Collaborate with Finance, Advancement, Development, Stewardship, Information Technology, Alumni Association, Foundation staff, and external constituents to support gift administration operations.Support high-volume gift-processing activities during fiscal year-end, calendar year-end, annual giving campaigns, and other peak periods.Apply: Please go to https://usna.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ and apply on our website.The USNA Alumni Association and Foundation is an Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans encouraged to apply