The Gift Specialist, Gift Services contributes to the integrity, maintenance and management of advancement information through gift and membership entry, gift and membership research, analysis of data, reporting, data entry, and clerical support within the Gift Services unit. The Gift Specialist is expected to uphold and exemplify the operating practices and mission of the Foundation and Alumni Association Gift Services.
Analyze, Research and Record Gifts, Memberships, and Event Registrations
Uses a variety of resources to identify donors/members and their relationships, with mindfulness of the tax, donor/member stewardship and reporting implications of their work. Maintains knowledge of basic tax code for charitable contributions, as well as guidelines established by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Reviews and analyzes data for accuracy, logic and relevance. Creates and updates donor database records. Performs queries and exports/imports in the database. Reconciles financial data in a variety of formats to ensure cohesive bookkeeping with the accounting database. Enters a variety of gift, membership, or event data with high level of accuracy and efficiency. Protects confidential information. Scans gift documentation.
Edit and Proofread
Merges critical data into spreadsheet or word processing documents. Edits donor acknowledgement letters, pledge reminders and other correspondence, personalizing based on the complexity of the gift to continue the cycle of stewardship and future gifts to FSU.
Donor and Customer Service
Communicates effectively directly with fundraisers, campus contacts and donors. Corresponds with high level of written and verbal proficiency.
Other Duties as Required
Performs simple gift or membership projects as assigned by Assistant Director or Senior Director. Maintains information in a variety of formats including network files and digital images.
