Gift Processing Specialist - Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Christopher Hartley

Be located within commuting distance of our Boston office to meet onsite requirements of the job, estimated to be an average of 1 - 2 times per month.

Responsibilities

Depositing funds received, accurately entering gift information, generating gift acknowledgements in a timely manner and processing unrestricted and restricted major gifts, including setting up of multi-year pledges. This includes processing cash and non-cash gifts received in person, online and by mail including via bank lockboxes. Preparation of regular gift and/or reconciliation reports.

Qualifications

This is a Grade 8 position (expected hiring range $47,000 - $49,000 depending on experience). Qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training.

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a nonprofit environment and be proficient using the Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor database.
• Candidate must be highly organized with superb attention to detail, solid time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel and Word, is essential. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are important.
• The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritize diverse responsibilities effectively, show flexibility and patience, and have a sense of humor.

How to Apply

Send cover letter and résumé—indicating “Gift Processing Specialist” in the subject line—via email to careers@uua.org. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. Work or lived experience with communities of color or indigenous peoples is of particular value.

The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. Our normal workweek is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 10% towards retirement (after one year), and have generous paid time-off policies. Learn more at UUA.org/jobs.