Gift Processing Specialist at 1111 Denver Health and Hospital Authority — Administrative Offices - 601 Broadway, CO
Full job description
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Gift Processing Specialist to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Department
Foundation Administration
Job Summary
The Gift Processor Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of philanthropic contributions to the Denver Health Foundation. This role serves as a critical backbone to the donor experience, ensuring that all gifts are recorded, receipted, and steward in alignment with donor intent and organizational standards.
This position operates with a high degree of independence, owns core gift processing workflows, identified opportunities for process improvement, and partners closely with Philanthropy, Finance, and Operations to ensure data integrity and operational excellence.
Essential Functions:
- Process all charitable contributions (cash, check, credit card, ACH, stock, in-kind, and planned gifts) with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness while ensuring proper coding, designation, and compliance with donor intent and internal policies. (60%)
- Reconcile daily gift batches and support month-end and year-end close processes. (10%)
- Generate and distribute accurate and timely gift receipts. (10%)
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation and standardization efforts; develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for gift processing functions. (10%)
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration and serve as a subject matter resource for gift processing policies and systems. (10%)
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Work Experience:
- 4-6 years experience in gift processing, advancement operations, finance, or related field required,
-OR-
- 4-6 years experience working with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) with preference given to Raiser’s Edge experience, required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of gift processing standards, donor intent, and basic nonprofit accounting principles
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to manage high-volume transactional work with competing deadlines
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve process issues
- Strong communication skills for both internal and donor-facing interactions
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$24.98 - $34.97 / hr
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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