Gift Processing Manager
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Management
Operations Management
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
November 1, 2026
The Gift Processing Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the day-to-day gift processing operations of the WSU Foundation, overseeing gifts and pledges from initial receipt through preparation, entry, posting, and receipting. The position leads and supervises assigned staff and is accountable for the timely, accurate, and efficient completion of processing $150 million+ in gifts and gift modifications annually in accordance with established Foundation, University, IRS, CASE, and other applicable requirements.
The Manager directs production workflows, establishes priorities, monitors volumes and deadlines, oversees gift intake and cash handling processes, and ensures staff consistently apply established procedures when processing routine, complex, and high-volume transactions. The position serves as a primary operational resource for donors, development staff, colleges and units, and other Advancement partners regarding gift submission and processing requirements.
The role also works in partnership with the Gift Auditing & Operations Manager, which provides independent post-processing quality assurance, evaluates control effectiveness, and identifies systemic improvements. This separation of responsibilities provides an important system of checks and balances while allowing each team to develop specialized expertise.
The Gift Processing Manager provides strategic leadership to the Gift Processing team within the overall Gift Accounting unit. The Manager will play a key role in optimizing workflows, leading outreach to fundraisers via live training sessions and on-demand resources, identifying and implementing automation opportunities, overseeing gift processing technology, and ensuring excellent customer service for our donors.
Additional Information:This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility is determined by final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- At least three years of full-time experience in gift processing, financial transaction processing, fundraising operations, advancement services, or a closely related operational processing environment; OR equivalent education/experience.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
- Experience managing, coordinating, or supporting high-volume, deadline-driven transaction processing workflows.
- Demonstrated experience applying policies, procedures, and regulatory…
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