Manager, Gift Processing

Title: Manager, Gift Processing

Reports To: Vice President, Administration

Location: WGAESF Headquarters – Glenview, IL – In Office Monday thru Friday

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000

Position Description:

The Manager of Gift Processing is an experienced position supporting the day-to-day activities of the administration department. The position plays an essential role supporting the processing of donations received for the Evans Scholars Foundation. Additionally, this role will work and lead efforts for data integrity within the database of record (Raiser’s Edge).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enters major gift data into Raiser’s Edge database with donor information, club information, type of gift, purpose, etc.
• Review records in Raiser’s Edge to ensure accurate entry of constituent and gift data following internal guidelines.
• Manage major projects including the Endowed Named Scholarship program, Capital Campaigns, Amateur Tournaments fundraising, the Master Bag Tag process, and Supplemental Bag Tag paper work throughout the year.
• Manage monthly invoicing for all campaigns.
• Manage Raiser’s Edge queries and exports to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in clean-up efforts and suggest improvements for data tracking methods.
• Assist with the overall management of the administration team including onboarding, training and creating and updating procedures.
• Understanding the different roles and responsibilities within the administration department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or five to seven years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge Database including queries, exports and data entry required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Omatic and Luminate Online preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience with data entry; managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Customer-service oriented. Manages difficult customer/donor situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve.
• Interpersonal skills including leading and managing as well as collaborating with other departments.

Benefits Include:

• Base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive insurance package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• 403 (b) retirement plan with a competitive contribution program
• Paid time off
• Walking distance to Glenview North Metra train station

About the Evans Scholars Foundation | Western Golf Association:

Since 1930, the Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF) has provided full tuition and housing scholarships to deserving caddies. More than 12,575 Alumni have graduated as Evans Scholars, representing more than $435 million in tuition and housing costs. There are currently 1,260 Evans Scholars attending 27 universities across the country. The Western Golf Association (WGA) has conducted championships for professional and amateur golfers since 1899. Today, it is a driving force in the game of golf, raises funds and awareness for the Evans Scholars Program and promotes youth caddie opportunities.