Director, Gift Administration

The Director, Gift Administration oversees the entire gift cycle to ensure that all funds raised reach their designated purpose. Incumbent oversees the administration of all gifts, pledges, and memberships accepted on behalf of the university. Incumbent oversees the administration and updating of the database used to house, track, and manage data regarding donors, prospects, alumni, special events invitees, VIP data, guest information, etc. and for ensuring that all data are input correctly and updated on regular cycles. Responsible for ensuring the proper acceptance, tracking, recording, and reporting of gifts, pledges, and memberships in accordance with university policy, state / federal laws, and relevant IRS regulations; advises management and fundraisers of such to ensure proper handling and treatment. The incumbent maintains procedures for gift receipting, acknowledgement, gift notification, pledge reminders, and other system related functions and processes and monitors a records management policy and, in coordination with ITS / CMT, disaster recovery plan for both hard copy and electronic development constituent records. Regularly works with Foundation Accounting to reconcile gifts and with CMT support for data accuracy. Responsible for generating data for various UCOP, CASE, and VSE reports as requested. Acts as liaison with donors, University Advancement staff, business, and accounting personnel at the University and other campuses to answer gift-related questions and / or to resolve gift-related problems. Other responsibilities include serving as a primary resource concerning gift and membership policy, IRS regulations, and gift data entry procedures, serves as a key member of the Administrative Services team; especially advises on functions critical to maintaining donor relations and to the success of the University Advancement operation as a whole.

Campus Presence Required, with Hybrid Accommodations.

The full salary range for the Director of Gift Administration is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.