Gift Processor and Matching Gifts Specialist

Are you ready to be part of an energetic and unified team dedicated to transforming higher education? Our foundation is breaking down barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship to create a cohesive environment where philanthropy and innovative partnerships thrive. This is your chance to make a significant impact as we fulfill Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University, aimed at elevating student support both financially and academically.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, goal-driven setting, we encourage you to apply for the Gift Processor & Matching Gifts Specialist position. Join us in our mission to support students in realizing their purpose, achieving their dreams, and leading meaningful lives.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

This position is responsible for gift and data entry to ensure that all gifts and commitments made to the Foundation and supporting organizations are accurately recorded in the donor database. Expected to follow policies and procedures that determine the proper recording, receipting, and reporting of those gifts according but not limited to the IRS, Foundation, University and the Council of Advancement and Support of Education ( CASE) guidelines, along with the best practices in the industry.
This position functions as an integral member of the Advancement Services and Prospect Research team and contributes to the success of the department, the Foundation and the University.

Associate's degree or equivalent.

One to three years of business-related, banking, or financially related experience

Attention to detail, Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word, able to maintain confidentiality.

Bachelor's degree.

Experience in a higher education or non-profit environment with an emphasis on gift processing in an advancement or development office; strong attention to detail; experience using a fundraising database such as Advance or Raiser's Edge; ability to interact courteously and effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels; excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet defined goals and objectives; excellent skills in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.

None.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Process cash gifts daily. Apply appropriate processing methods and special handling requirements for unique gift types, including but not limited to, securities, gift-in-kind, donor advised funds, honorariums/memorials, corporate gifts, quid pro quo, matching gifts, gift of property, IRA's, and life insurance policies.
Record and update all pledges and commitments. Verify that the pledge/commitment is entered according to the donor designation, that pledge schedules are created accurately to ensure proper reminders, and pledges are properly recorded for fundraising credit.
Download and process electronic gift transactions from a variety of sources, including but not limited to online, crowdfunding, annual giving day, electronic funds transfers/automatic bank drafts. Ensure electronic transactions are processed in accordance with PCI compliance standards. Run gift imports using data importing tools.
Compile gift documentation to ensure complete package of information is scanned and stored in the imaging system.

Create new constituent (individual or organizational) records in accordance with established policies and procedures. Compare donor records to biographical information obtained from checks or electronic transactions.

Deposit all checks and cash for Ball State University Foundation, Ball State Alumni Association, Cardinal Funds, Cardinal Properties and other supporting organizations. Provide deposit information to Finance department. Assist with bank and batch reconciliation.

Confirm eligible donations and provide completed documentation to corporations for employer sponsored matching gift programs. Work with donors to inform, initiate and coordinate completion of employer sponsored matches. Perform data entry, including updating corporate records, matching gift ratios and matching gift requirements in the donor data management system.

Maintain cleanliness of gift records by following proper gift entry procedures; perform maintenance tasks based on gift entry audits, edit data fields when appropriate to ensure accurate gift reporting. Research and identify proper fund designation on gifts prior to gift entry.

Produce monthly pledge reminders that support major gifts and annual giving fundraising initiatives. Provide one-off or manual reminders or invoices upon request.

Assist in the production of gift receipts when needed. Reprint duplicate receipts. Mark all gifts as receipted on gift record in donor database system. Prepare acknowledgement letters for special handle gift types including in-kind gifts, IRAs and donor advised funds.

Distribute monthly donor acknowledgment reports to campus partners and foundation staff. Update acknowledgment report recipient list. Update donor acknowledgment queries and exports in the Raiser's Edge as funds are added or moved. Serve as liaison to campus partners for all related inquiries.

Maintain confidentiality regarding all gifts and donors to the Foundation and University. Provides customer service to alumni, donors and campus community.

Engage in cross training of duties across the continuum of gift processing responsibilities to fill in for absences or open positions, including but not limited to employer sponsored matching gifts, pledge reminders, gift receipts, payroll deductions, donor acknowledgement reports, adjustments/write offs.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.