Position Details

Position Information Job Type Non-Faculty Position Title Assistant Director, Gift Administration Position Number E Department Institutional Advancement Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA Position Summary The Assistant Director, Advancement Gift Administration, bears primary responsibility for the efficient and accurate processing and recording of gifts for the Office of Institutional Advancement at Morehouse College. This individual will ensure timely recording of all gift types and pledges received through various channels in collaboration with the Director of Gift Administration, OIA colleagues and relevant campus partners. The Assistant Director, Gift Administration, is a key role within the Donor Experience team and OIA, and a vital part of the proper stewardship and management of philanthropic gifts to the College. This position ensures that all donations follow IRS, CASE and Morehouse practices, rules and protocols.

Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree· Experience working in a higher education or non-profit philanthropic operation· Knowledge of Salesforce, Ascend, or other fundraising CRM

Preferred Qualifications · Proficiency using excel, basic formulas, vlookup, pivot tables· Understanding of IRS and CASE guidelines as it pertains to the recording and receipting of gifts· Three plus years working in gift administration or similar business process or accounting function

Preferred Education/Experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Capable of appropriately handling confidential and proprietary information and use sound judgment in working with sensitive material· Ability to think critically and identify potential issues before they arise· Ability to interact with a wide variety of communication/work styles· Ability to build and maintain relationships with OIA staff, foster teamwork, and work collaboratively with others to achieve OIA goals.· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with goal of low to zero error environment· Ability to manipulate large data sets, find discrepancies, and resolve issues· Open to and consistently working toward consistent process improvement· Ability to manage and navigate competing priorities· Appreciation for and embrace of the mission of Morehouse College Foundational understanding of philanthropic giving and gift processing rules and practices Physical Demands Essential Duties/Responsibilities Essential Duties/Responsiblities · Coordinate and execute day to day handling of gift processing to ensure that all pledges and gifts are accurately captured, entered, deposited, and designated· Ensure that all pledges and gifts recorded in Ascend have fully executed or proper gift documentation and are recorded according to donor intent. This includes internal agreements, MOUs, pledge agreements, gift agreements, estate documents· Ensure gift documentation is stored securely in appropriate locations within OIA and shared locations with Office of Business and Finance· Lead regular reconciliation of transactions and deposits with OBF and relevant campus departments· Resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner· Communicate professionally with donors and internal/external stakeholders regarding gift transactions, receipts and philanthropic reporting· Provides support and professional knowledge for the various vehicles and methods for giving to Morehouse College · Be a trusted resource and subject matter expert on the various platforms and channels for gifts and pledges where donors interact including Give Campus, Givezy, Salesforce, Double the Donation· Ensure accuracy of donor contact information by updating records prior to mailings and outreach efforts· Review incoming gifts to ensure compliance with donor intent and properly documented designations· Partner with Donor Experience team to support receipts, acknowledgement, pledge reminders and accurate pledge data

Percentage Of Time Posting Detail Information Posting Number SP Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 10/02/ Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement Summary Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.