Dallas College

Dallas College

Gift Processing Specialist

Dallas College Administration

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About the role

  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.
  • The Gift Processing Specialist will report to the Director of Donor Services.
  • Like all Dallas College Foundation (DCF) employees, this individual is a keeper of the Dallas College Foundation culture of philanthropy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and regularly update written policies and procedures for gift processing, data integrity, and donor acknowledgments.
  • Perform regular reconciliation of gift records with Finance to ensure accuracy between the donor database and accounting systems.
  • Monitor and enforce data quality standards, including proper coding of gifts, campaigns, funds, and appeals to support accurate reporting and analytics.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Donor Services to ensure gift processing policies align with stewardship strategies and donor experience goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the integrity and efficiency of gift processing operations.
  • The Specialist collaborates closely with the Development Team to guarantee prompt donor acknowledgments and stewardship activities.

Requirements

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, a ccounting, n onprofit m anagement, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in gift processing, donor data entry, or nonprofit fundraising operations.
  • Demonstrated experience in gift processing and donor data management, with a strong grasp of best practices in charitable gift compliance and financial reconciliation.
  • Ability to work outside of a typical work week on an exceptional, as-needed basis.
  • Official transcripts required.
  • Experience with nonprofit accounting systems and/ or gift compliance audits.
  • Ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with high-profile constituents and volunteers.
  • All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 professional development hours.
  • Required Qualifications for Role

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in donor database systems (Raiser's Edge preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.
  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Compensation

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual gift reports for Development leadership and Finance, supporting audits and compliance reviews.
  • Salary Minimum
  • $77,200.00 Annually

Benefits

  • Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Company info

  • Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
  • Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
  • Applications Deadline
  • August 3, 2026
  • Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students.
  • Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.
  • We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
  • Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees.
  • We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success.
  • We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.
  • In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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