Gift Manager, Advancement Services

The gift manager for Advancement Services is responsible for the management and execution of USD’s gift processing and data entry procedures. Working closely with the associate director for Advancement Services, this position develops and implements an integrated strategic plan to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely gift CRM entry, tracking, and reporting. On behalf of the University Advancement division the gift manager establishes the standards for gift processing, pledge tracking, and advancement and campaign reports, complying with IRS regulations, APRA and CASE guidelines, and institutional policies. This position supports the leadership of the department and division, collaborating with the Offices of the Vice President, Development, Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Donor Relations, academic units, and Athletics on best practices, change management, orientation, and compliance. The gift manager provides clear standards, training, analysis, and resources for gift and data processing, data integrity, and CRM data access and use. This position will provide ongoing technical support for CRM end users. The gift manager serves as one of the leads during new systems implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Gift and Data Processing Management 

• Implement best practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of gift information maintained on alumni, donors, prospects, students, parents, employees, and friends.
• Participate in and implement internal control best practices when it comes to the handling of gift monies such as separation of duties, accountability, security of assets, and review and reconciliation.
• Manage gift and biographical constituent data, upholding gift recording and acceptance standards, preserving sensitive and confidential data, and performing financial reconciliations.
• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of gift data entered into the CRM database as well as ensuring all gifts are entered adhering to the IRS rules published in Pub 526, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) guidelines for booking gifts and University policy "Gifts and Gift Pledges" (publication 22205) as well as PCI compliance, FASB, GDPR, FERPA, and HIPAA.
• Review gift sessions entered by Advancement Services staff to ensure accountability, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Create and maintain constituent records and designation records in CRM; make necessary updates received from colleagues and constituents.
• Continuously improve overall data quality by working closely with entire Advancement Services team to identify and correct data inconsistencies and inform data entry policies and procedures.
• Receive, deposit, and process daily donations received via mail, online, wire transfer, stock, etc. with special emphasis on supporting high-volume gift entry campaigns such as Torero Tuesday, the Founders Gala, calendar year-end, fiscal year-end, and other mini-campaigns.
• Manage the monthly pledge reminder process and process pledges received via campaign, phonathon program, development officers, etc. with special emphasis on supporting high-volume of pledge reception.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of year-end tax receipt for donations received.

Training and Compliance

• Implement consistent gift processing procedures across all departments.
• Create and update clear and user-friendly manuals and guides to facilitate consistent standards for contact reporting and gift processing.
• Develop training materials for adoption of gift processing and data management best practices.
• Design, develop, and deliver curriculum and training programs to effectively address the training needs of the division, with significant focus on enhancing the utilization of current database systems resources.
• Create resources to support advancement professionals in optimal use of CRM, serving as an internal expert and resource on constituent data.
• Develop, test, and refine training approaches and materials in advance of any new training scheduled or implemented.
• Ensure colleagues adhere to defined internal controls; manage systems and procedures to protect departmental assets and ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Solicit, track, and improve training and support services to effectively address participants, their managers and feedback from Advancement leadership.
• Coach staff regularly, particularly fundraisers, to achieve better understanding of technical applications, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely answer inquiries from donors, administrators, or colleagues regarding designation of gifts to the university and giving history of donors.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.  For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.