Director of Advancement Services Gift Administration

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Director of Advancement Services for Gift Administration

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Main UNCW Campus

University Advancement - 50000

University Advancement - 50000 Division

The Director of Advancement Services for Gift Administration oversees the accurate recording, maintenance, and compliance of all donations and related data within the university's donor database. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development Operations, this role ensures adherence to FASB, GAAP, IRS, and CASE guidelines while fostering strong relationships across University Advancement, Finance, and external constituencies. The Director manages a team of three gift processing staff, ensuring timely receipting of donations, pledge reminders, and continuous process improvements.

This position plays a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting reporting accuracy, and promoting a customer‑focused environment within Advancement Services.

• Maintain and secure donation records in the donor database (currently Raiser's Edge) in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee gift processing operations, including receipting and pledge reminders.
• Manage and develop a team of three gift processing staff.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure accurate fund creation, payment crediting, and compliance.
• Evaluate and enhance systems and procedures for efficient gift administration.
• Support reporting accuracy by validating giving totals for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships across departments and stay current on best practices.

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of gift administration experience
• Knowledge of fundraising principals and CRM systems
• Knowledge of FASB, GAAP, IRS and CASE regulations and guidelines
• Three years of experience managing a team
• Proven ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and prioritize assignments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse team with competing priorities

• Familiarity with UNCW policies and procedures
• Experience with Raiser's Edge, Give Campus, Banner, and Cyber Source
• Query and report writing familiarity.

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The Division for University Advancement (UA) is responsible for the following primary goals:
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