Gift Processing Associate

Department Advancement Operations Compensation $17.00 to Negotiable Hourly General Description / Primary Purpose The Gift Processing Associate is responsible for receiving, recording, and issuing tax-compliant receipts for charitable contributions to the UNF Foundation, ensuring gifts are processed in accordance with donor intent, University policies, and IRS regulations governing charitable giving.

Job Function Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Process and record gifts daily, including online gifts, electronic funds transfers, third-party platform payments, and Gifts-In-Kind Process recurring credit card and payroll deduction batches

Upload and/or scan supporting documentation regarding the donor, gift, and signed pledge commitments into the constituent relationship management (CRM), Raiser’s Edge Update constituent records, including name and address changes, salutations, deceased status, and other biographical information

Prepare donor acknowledgment letters and generate gift-related reports

Receive and verify gifts and pledges, ensuring accurate coding, designation, and approvals.

Partner with colleges and departments to obtain information needed for accurate gift recording

Prepare and reconcile daily deposits and generate transmittal reports for Foundation Accounting Prepares IRS-compliant donor receipts for charitable contributions and drafts donor acknowledgment letters for the signature of the Foundation Executive Director and/or Vice President Serve as a backup reviewer for gift batches to ensure accuracy and compliance

Conduct donor research and validate biographical information using Lexis Nexis and other online resources

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of donor data in Raiser's Edge and serve as the primary custodian of funds received by Advancement Operations Marginal Functions May serve on the Search & Screen Committee for Director-level and above positions.

May represent the university on local, system-wide, or state committees.

During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications High school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.

In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers.

In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

CarnegieUNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.