Gifts and Constituent Information Specialist

Do you have 3 years of gift processing and fundraising experience?

Are you looking for your next long-term opportunity?

A mission-driven nonprofit is seeking a Full-Time Gifts and Constituent Information Specialist. The Gifts and Constituent Information Specialist is a key member of the Advancement Services team, responsible for processing and receipting all gifts to the organization. This is a Hybrid, 37hrs/week, Temporary to Permanent role based in Chicago, IL.

ORGANIZATION: Educational Nonprofit

LOCATION: Hybrid- Armour Square, IL

POSITION TITLE: Gifts and Constituent Information Specialist

SCHEDULE: 37 hours/week- 3 days on Site 8:30 pm - 4:30 pm

DURATION: Temporary to Permanent

Pay- $24/hr- $32/hr

Is This Your Dream Job?

This position applies industry and professional standards, university policies and procedures, and federal and state laws and regulations applicable to donations. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate gift records and documentation, ensuring the integrity of alumni and donor records, and serving as a point of contact for donor and faculty/staff inquiries on behalf of Gift Administration.

Our Ideal Candidate:

2+ years of experience in gift processing, development operations, or a related administrative/finance role in a nonprofit setting

Experience working with a fundraising CRM system (Raiser’s Edge or similar)

Strong understanding of gift processing, financial transactions, and record-keeping best practices

Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting

Excellent customer service skills; experience interacting with donors or high-net-worth individuals preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and/or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs)

Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher education or nonprofit experience

Knowledge of gift accounting/fundraising ethics

Experience with tools like Trello, Wrike, and Asana

Financial operations or cash handling experience

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Process and record all donations, including checks, credit cards, stock gifts, ACH transfers, and other forms of contributions

Generate and distribute timely and accurate gift acknowledgments and receipts

Maintain, organize, and archive all gift-related documentation in compliance with internal policies and audit standards

Respond to inquiries from donors, faculty, and internal staff regarding gift status, receipts, and donor records

Assist with the processing of complex gifts, including donor-advised funds (DAFs), matching gifts, and estate or planned gifts

Maintain and update donor and alumni records to ensure accuracy and completeness in the CRM system

Support ongoing data integrity efforts, including database cleanup and standardization projects

Assist with fiscal year-end close processes, audits, and reporting needs

Collaborate with development, finance, and advancement teams to ensure seamless gift processing and reconciliation

We’d love to hear from you! Resumes will be submitted to the client by FRIDAY, 05/01/26

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen.

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.