Manager, Gift Agreements & Acknowledgments

$68,181 - $75,000/Yr

Howard University - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Manager, Gift Agreements & Acknowledgments at Howard University plays a crucial role in supporting the preparation and review of documents for accepting and closing new gifts, grants, and philanthropic commitments. This position ensures that donors receive an optimal gift agreement experience while collaborating with various campus offices to enhance internal efficiencies and fiscal reporting. The Manager also oversees the gift acknowledgment process, ensuring timely and thoughtful communication with donors to express gratitude for their contributions.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of documents for accepting and closing new gifts, grants, and philanthropic commitments.
• Partner with multiple campus offices to optimize internal efficiencies and ensure gift criteria are met.
• Oversee the gift acknowledgment process, ensuring timely communication with donors.
• Centralize the gift agreement process and aid DAR leadership and gift officers with record keeping.
• Establish a calendar of internal controls for inputting, maintaining, and monitoring deliverables associated with each gift agreement.
• Review charitable gift and grant documentation, proofread, and manage communications related to gift agreements.
• Input finalized agreements into DAR's database and maintain donor records.
• Respond to inquiries from DAR colleagues and campus partners regarding donor intent and gift status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree preferred, or two years of equivalent experience in business administration, nonprofit management, or law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with DocuSign and ability to utilize SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Database management experience, knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in nonprofit management
• Knowledge of compliance and legal aspects related to gift agreements

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance