Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of gift entry encompassing various donor groups, ranging from grassroots to principal contributions, and utilizing multiple gift channels.

• Work collaboratively across departments to propose and implement enhancements to gift processing and tracking methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with established gift accounting standards and best practices consistently.

• Prepare all invoices for the Individual Giving team to forward to Finance for payment processing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Public Administration, writing, or a related field, or a combination of relevant work experience and education that meets the necessary competencies.

• Four (4) years of professional experience in business management, fundraising, human resources, or a comparable field.

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience utilizing Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and NXT platforms for gift processing, acknowledgment letters, and financial reconciliation with a financial team.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Arabic.

• Experience with non-USAID-funded projects.

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in development with a grasp of annual giving and its connection to major gifts, direct marketing, and finance.

• Experience in processing a significant volume of gifts weekly and generating financial reconciliation documentation for auditing purposes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities

• Competitive salary