What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data and Gift Services Coordinator position at Durham Academy?
Durham Academy and the Philanthropy Team are committed to securing the financial resources and leveraging the dedication of parents, alumni, and friends to achieve our mission of preparing students for moral, happy, and productive lives. As an integral member of the Durham Academy Philanthropy Team, the Data and Gift Services Coordinator is responsible for gift entry, managing the donor acknowledgment process, and facilitating the smooth operation of the Office of Philanthropy. The Data and Gift Services Coordinator reports to the Director of Philanthropy. The position is a permanent, full-time, 12-month position with benefits.
The ideal candidate should :
- have experience with data entry
- be detail-oriented, organized and capable of utilizing technology for data entry
- be customer service-oriented, approachable and professional when liaising with colleagues and donors
- exercise good judgment, prioritize effectively and demonstrate confidentiality
- possess strong oral and written communication skills
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately enter and record all gifts on a daily basis, including but not limited to gifts, pledges, pledge payments and related details.
Promptly and accurately acknowledge all gifts, pledges, and pledge payments.
Support our annual Giving Day outreach solicitation event.
Requirements and Expectations
DA Employees
Our School
Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,252 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA's Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA's commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.
Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)
Our Employment Policy
Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
