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AA2IT

Gift Wrapping Services

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Admin Associate/Gift Wrapping Services Pay Rate: $18 Hours: 10-6 | Wed-Sun (someone who can work at weekends | schedule are subject to change) Location: 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281 Assignment ...

AA2IT

Gift Wrapping Services

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Admin Associate/Gift Wrapping Services Pay Rate: $18 Hours: 10-6 | Wed-Sun (someone who can work at weekends | schedule are subject to change) Location: 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281 Assignment ...

Buc-ee's

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's Ltd

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Gallaway, TN

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's Ltd

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Mebane, NC · On-site

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's Ltd

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Mebane, NC

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Gallaway, TN · On-site

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Mebane, NC · On-site

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Buc-ee's Ltd

Gift/Merchandise Manager

Gallaway, TN · On-site

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Gift/Merchandise Management is the reason it's impossible to go a day without seeing someone in ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for them to practice the principles of:

Hanover College

Major Gift Officer

Hanover, IN · On-site

$64K - $84K/yr

Major Gift Officer Primary Function: Develop and implement strategies for securing financial ... Solid relationship-building skills, able to interface with faculty, administrators and trustees

Buc-ee's

Assistant Gift/Merchandise Manager

Texas City, TX · On-site

$27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Assistant Gift/Merchandise Manager provides exemplary customer satisfaction by maintaining a ... Administer ongoing training to Merchandise staff in order for the team to practice the principles ...

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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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Principal Gift Officer, Athletics

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Principal Gift Officer
Sun Devil Athletics, in partnership with the ASU Foundation (ASUF), advances Arizona State University's mission by building transformational partnerships with alumni, fans, and donors, who believe in the power of athletics to elevate institutional pride, student-athlete success, and national competitiveness.
The Principal Gift Officer, Athletics will work in close partnership with ASUF leadership and Sun Devil Athletics executive leadership to design and execute the most significant philanthropic opportunities supporting ASU Athletics. The Principal Gift Officer will personally manage a portfolio of 40-50 ultra-high-net-worth individuals and organizations toward optimal engagement, investment, and long-term partnership with Sun Devil Athletics.
What you'll do
  • Manage a portfolio of 40-50 principal- and leadership-level athletics prospects, with independent responsibility for developing and executing highly customized engagement strategies that lead to transformational philanthropic investments in Sun Devil Athletics. Closes $10-20 million annually in new gifts and commitments.
  • Partner closely with ASUF leadership, Sun Devil Athletics leadership, including the Athletics Director, head coaches, and senior athletics administrators, to cultivate and steward authentic, high-impact relationships with donors and prospects aligned with athletic priorities.
  • Collaborate with ASUF and Athletics development colleagues to proactively manage a principal giving portfolio, with a primary focus on securing gifts of $5M+ in support of athletics facilities, endowments, programs, student-athlete experiences, competitive excellence, and long-term strategic initiatives. Athletics facilities priorities include, but are not limited to, Packard Drive Practice Facility, Desert Financial Arena, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Farrington Stadium, Track & Tennis relocation and the creation of a Broadcast Studio.
  • Serve as a strategic connector between donors and ASU Athletics leadership, coaches, and student-athlete initiatives, ensuring prospects are engaged in ways that reflect their interests while advancing departmental goals.
  • Lead the development of compelling proposals and investment opportunities, including written proposals, budgets, naming opportunities, and customized collateral that articulate the vision and competitive aspirations of Sun Devil Athletics.
  • Provide senior-level fundraising counsel to athletics leadership on emerging priorities, campaign strategies, donor readiness, and marketplace opportunities impacting intercollegiate athletics.
  • Participate in strategic planning and campaign leadership for athletics fundraising initiatives, working with ASUF and Athletics leadership to identify funding needs, growth opportunities, and donor-aligned strategies.
  • Maintain rigorous prospect management practices, ensuring accurate tracking of visits, solicitations, and stewardship activities within ASUF systems and in alignment with foundation protocols.
  • Ensure exemplary stewardship and recognition of athletics donors, reinforcing long-term relationships and sustained philanthropic engagement with Sun Devil Athletics.
  • Serve as project manager for complex, multi-layered athletics proposals involving multiple stakeholders, institutional priorities, and long-term funding commitments.
  • Manage assigned budgets, ensuring maximum philanthropic ROI while maintaining fiscal discipline and accountability.
  • Maintain current knowledge of key alumni, donors, and national athletics fundraising trends, and partner with research colleagues to proactively identify and qualify new prospects.
  • Other duties as assigned, in support of Sun Devil Athletics advancement goals.

What you'll need
  • A creative, entrepreneurial approach to athletics fundraising, paired with intellectual curiosity and strong self-direction.
  • Demonstrated professional credibility and executive presence to build trust with athletics leadership, donors, coaches, and institutional partners.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate athletics vision and competitive ambitions into compelling philanthropic opportunities.
  • High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate complex relationships across athletics, the university, and external constituencies.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience synthesizing information into persuasive proposals and strategic concepts.
  • The ability to operate with flexibility, discretion, and sound judgment in a fast-paced, high-visibility athletics environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and donor trust, particularly in athletics-related advancement.
  • Proven success in raising donor aspirations, securing transformational gifts, and advancing institution-wide athletic initiatives.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
  • A genuine passion for intercollegiate athletics and the ability to project a positive, enthusiastic image of Sun Devil Athletics.
  • Commitment to engaging donors across diverse communities and backgrounds.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database systems.
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including evenings and weekends, in support of athletics engagement and events.

Relevant qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Ten or more years of progressive experience in higher education, athletics, nonprofit fundraising, or similar fields.
  • Proven success securing major and principal gifts, preferably within an intercollegiate athletics or high-profile advancement environment.

Preferred education and experience
  • Experience working directly with athletics executives, head coaches, or senior university leadership.
  • Demonstrated success advancing department-wide or institution-wide athletics initiatives, major capital projects, or competitive excellence campaigns.
  • Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships in a highly visible, performance-driven environment.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
  • 22 days of vacation time
  • 11 holidays, including your birthday
  • Parental leave
  • Significant tuition reductions
  • Professional development is highly valued at ASU Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest
  • $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

About ASU Foundation
The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.
At the ASU Foundation we value
Character
We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.
Service
We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful.
Innovation
Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.
The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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