Fund Manager Development

Position Summary

The Fund Manager will be an integral member of the Development team, reporting to the Associate Director, Operations. The Fund Manager is responsible for all fund management activities within the Development Office, serving as the primary owner for philanthropic fund integrity and compliance across more than 400 donor‑established funds. This includes ensuring all funds are created, classified, and reported in alignment with donor intent, GAAP, IRS regulations, and CASE/AHP standards for philanthropic fund management.

The role monitors exceptions, flags overspent, underspent, or non‑compliant funds, documents and escalates discrepancies, and collaborates with Finance and Development leadership. The Fund Manager will develop and execute an aligned strategic plan for donor and restricted fund oversight, managing more than 400 donor funds by establishing efficient operations and technology utilization for reconciliation, tracking, analysis, and documentation.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of philanthropic funds—creation, documentation, updates, transfers, and closure—ensuring alignment with donor agreements, organizational policy, and CASE/AHP standards.
• Apply GAAP and IRS principles to ensure accurate classification of restricted vs. unrestricted gifts and evaluate when new funds are required versus using existing funds or departmental allocations.
• Maintain standardized fund taxonomies and naming conventions in RENXT and Infor to ensure consistency, transparency, and donor recognition accuracy.
• Partner with Finance and SPA to manage reconciliation of donor‑supported funds: conduct quarterly reconciliations across all funds within RENXT and Infor, perform monthly reviews of high‑risk funds, and document or escalate discrepancies.
• Serve as system and process owner for fund data in RENXT, ensuring data is accurate, auditable, and integrated into Development’s reporting environment.

• Develop and deliver accurate, timely reports that meet donor, Finance, and stewardship requirements; assist with annual endowment reporting; provide fund analysis for meeting materials.
• Design standardized reporting templates and dashboards in collaboration with Stewardship, Accounting, and Data Governance colleagues, ensuring reports reinforce donor trust and support enterprise reporting.
• Monitor fund usage proactively to identify underspent, overspent, or non‑compliant funds and provide guidance to Development and Finance colleagues to ensure corrective action.

• Educate and advise fund owners, providers, and Development colleagues on appropriate fund usage, GAAP principles, and donor compliance requirements.
• Document and continuously improve fund management policies and procedures, ensuring practices are replicable and reduce institutional risk.
• Lead training sessions and serve as subject‑matter expert on philanthropic fund management for Development, Finance, and cross‑campus partners.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in accounting, development operations, philanthropic fund management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and delivering financial reports that align with donor agreements and stewardship obligations.
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting.

• Advanced degree in accounting, philanthropic management, or related field.
• Experience in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience in or understanding of fundraising and health care.

• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to anticipate future trends, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills; ability to explain complex financial concepts to non‑financial colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in RENXT, Power BI, Microsoft Suite (Excel), Infor, and Info Ed.
• Deep understanding of IRS rules and donor‑restricted fund…