Gift Processing Specialist
Be located within commuting distance of our Boston office to meet onsite requirements of the job, estimated to be an average of 1 - 2 times per month.
Responsibilities
Depositing funds received, accurately entering gift information, generating gift acknowledgements in a timely manner and processing unrestricted and restricted major gifts, including setting up of multi-year pledges. This includes processing cash and non-cash gifts received in person, online and by mail including via bank lockboxes. Preparation of regular gift and/or reconciliation reports.
Qualifications
This is a Grade 8 position (expected hiring range $47,000 - $49,000 depending on experience). Qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a nonprofit environment and be proficient using the Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor database.
- Candidate must be highly organized with superb attention to detail, solid time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel and Word, is essential. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are important.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritize diverse responsibilities effectively, show flexibility and patience, and have a sense of humor.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and résumé—indicating “Gift Processing Specialist” in the subject line—via email to careers@uua.org. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. Work or lived experience with communities of color or indigenous peoples is of particular value.
The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. Our normal workweek is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 10% towards retirement (after one year), and have generous paid time-off policies. Learn more at UUA.org/jobs.