What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gift Processor and Data Entry Assistant, Application Close: February 28, 2025 position at United Church of Christ?
Ministry Team
Philanthropy
Reports To
Development Strategist
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Salary Grade
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Category
National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio
Starting Salary
37,000-$39,000
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION :
Perform the data entry tasks of gift entry, acknowledgments, and donor record updates. Ensure that data inputs are accurate and entered into Raiser's Edge, our donor database, in a timely manner. Generate reports and queries as requested by the Development Strategist and Director of Philanthropy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Enter all philanthropic gifts received by the United Church of Christ's Philanthropy Team including but not limited to the following data entry points : gift date, amount, appeal, and gift type
- Work closely with the Development Associate and Development Strategist to ensure that database procedures and processes are closely followed
- Be attentive to all email communication received and respond within 24 hours to donor and staff requests for information
- Respond to snail mail requests in a timely manner
- Work closely with the Development Associate to ensure that acknowledgments are mailed within 2 weeks of gift entry
- Serve as backup staff for the acknowledgment letter process when the Development Associate is on leave
- Serve as the Philanthropy Team liaison with the Finance Team to reconcile gifts and pledges
- Update database with address data, enter new constituent records
- Pull reports as requested by Development Strategist and Director of Philanthropy
- Complete data entry assignments in a timely manner
- Create mail merges in Microsoft Word
- Scan correspondence onto United Church of Christ's electronic file repository and into Raiser's Edge
- Accept additional tasks as assigned
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements below represent knowledge, skills and / or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER
The Gift Processor and Data Entry Assistant will work a hybrid schedule with 3 required days in the office.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder's responsibility.
It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits
Application Deadline
February 28, 2025
About the Organization
The United Church of Christ
Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not.
We believe in God's Continuing Testament.
We believe in Extravagant Welcome
We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives
EOE Statement
The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $37,000 - $39,000