Gift Processor
The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and growing trees locally and globally. We are seeking a gift processor to join our team to add and update information in our constituent relationship management platform, Salesforce. The successful candidate will have prior experience working in an advancement/development office, comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, able meet deadlines, work independently and as part of a team. You’ll be part of a great team working together to make the Arboretum exceptional.
Position Summary:
Responsible for daily entry of development/membership related gifts within the constituent relationship management platform, Salesforce. This includes data and gift entry, event registration, reporting, and other related activities.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for daily processing of development/membership contributions into the fundraising database.
- Responsible for ongoing weekly database audits and maintenance of gifts and membership transactions.
- Responsible for event entry and related reporting.
- Enter and update constituent records in Salesforce.
- Work with department colleagues to identify areas that can be improved through use of technology.
- Assist with departmental special events and projects as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High school diploma required, some college experience preferred. Demonstrated computer and data entry proficiency and accuracy required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and experience using a fundraising database software preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills required. High degree of confidentiality required. Knowledge of basic accounting principles preferred.
Success Factors: Ability to take direction, yet work independently, while working in a team environment. Ability to remain focused with attention to detail. Dependability, accuracy, flexibility, and problem solving skills. Ability to embrace and operate in line with our employee core values to take ownership, work together, keep learning and make the Arboretum exceptional.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Physical Demands: Requires some physical activity: limited lifting and carrying (up to 20 lbs.).
- Work Environment: Fast-paced office environment, with prolonged periods in front of a computer screen.
- Equipment: General office equipment.
To apply, visit http://mortonarb.org/employment
The Morton Arboretum is a champion of diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment