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Financial & Constituent Relations Coordinator

Company Name
Rhode Island College
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Providence, RI
Position Title Financial & Constituent Relations Coordinator
Career Ladder Eligible? No
Career Ladder Path N/A
Department Name Rhode Island College Foundation
Full Time / Part Time Full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area 35 hours per week, may involve evening or weekend work as required.
Academic or Calendar Year Calendar
Number of Employees Supervised 0
Position Overview This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Administration & Finance in the overall management of the gift processing system and financial record keeping for the RI College Foundation and Alumni Association.
Primary Purpose This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Administration & Finance in the overall management of the gift processing system and financial record keeping for the RI College Foundation and Alumni Association.
Essential Duties
  • Process all gifts, miscellaneous receipts and pledges into the Blackbaud donor database system to include the following: enter all gifts and pledges, generate a daily receipt voucher, reconcile checks, cash and credit cards and prepare bank deposits.
  • Produce all original donor gift acknowledgements according to the Gift Acknowledgment/Stewardship policy and procedure.
  • Track outstanding pledges and produce pledge reminders as needed.
  • Prepare purchase orders and accounts payable invoices for approval. Generate accounts payable checks through the Blackbaud Financial System. Coordinate check signing with the Director of Administration and Finance.
  • Produce and distribute monthly departmental financial reports.
  • Produce and distribute annual 1099s.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and other general ledger accounts as identified by the Director of Administration and Finance.
  • Generate bi-weekly payroll checks from Paylocity
  • Assist in preparation for annual audit.
  • Interact with alumni and friends of the College to ensure that giving activities are handled
  • in such a manner that encourages optimal customer services and philanthropic support
  • Perform all other duties as required.

 

Occasional Duties
  • Work occasional non-standard hours to meet with donors and volunteers.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Experience in non-profit sector specifically with donor relations/gift processing systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of staff members and volunteers.
  • Thorough knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles, including experience complying with current GAAP and FASB pronouncements.
  • Ability to develop and implement improvements to accounting systems and possess ability to multi-task.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word programs.
  • A working knowledge of the principles of not-for-profit accounting or administrative systems.
  • Knowledge donor relations/gift processing systems.
  • Demonstrated skills in administration, organization and the ability to work well with staff and volunteers.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications

Education

High School diploma.

Experience

  • Minimum of two years’ experience with computer systems and bookkeeping.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree in accounting or demonstrated experience in this field.
  • Experience in constituent and donor relations.
  • BlackBaud: Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, Financial NXT and Raiser’s Edge NXT experience.
Environmental Conditions The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the essential functions of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents