Gift Specialist

Gift Specialist

The Gift Specialist is responsible for the Donor database and communications under the direction of the Director of Development. This position is responsible for gift entry to ensure that all donations and pledges are accurately recorded into the donor database, reconciled with the Business Office, followed by timely gift recognition, and database management to ensure accurate donor information for routine and special reports. This position also works in collaboration with the department to support all Development events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years gift processing and data management experience, Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of charitable gift regulations and reporting standards (CASE guidelines and IRS rules and regulations).
• Strong keyboarding skills and familiarity with database reporting and management.
• Proficient in basic technology applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Google Apps knowledge is beneficial (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail).
• Exhibit excellent verbal, visual, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be a Christian and committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.

EXPECTATIONS: 

• Participates as needed in staffing all development and alumni events and programs. 
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices. 
• A strong emphasis is placed on a neat, clean, and professional appearance. 
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Self-starter and able to finish projects with minimal supervision. 
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with administrative tasks in a fast-paced team environment. 
• A natural curiosity and desire to improve systems and processes. 
• Sense of humor. 
• Willingness to accept direction. 
• High regard for confidentiality. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Adhere and support the policies and procedures of Houston Christian. 
• Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.
• Contribution to the life of the school outside of regular duties is expected.
• Represent the school in a positive light and be a strong spokesperson for the school.

Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the Staff philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to: [email protected]. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Careers page at www.houstonchristian.org.  Resumes are not reviewed without the complete HC application.

While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours.