Gift Compliance Officer

Job Description :

The Gift Compliance Officer helps Brown ensure donors have a positive experience in their philanthropic support of the University.

Their primary goal is to set up donors for meaningful long-term stewardship from the beginning through their work in facilitating the development of solid gift documentation.

As a result, the Officer plays a key role in the gift agreement development, review, and approval process. Their primary responsibility is to review, prepare, evaluate, and process for approval, gift agreements that capture donor intent and ensure they align with University policies and administrative practices.

The Officer also provides basic training and education services for fundraisers and Advancement staff, including the development and maintenance of policy, process, and protocol documentation.

In addition, they ensure all relevant information is entered and maintained in a variety of tracking systems and seek to ensure that information is accurate and actionable.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, higher education, nonprofits, sales, customer service, and / or grant management

Required Qualifications

Excellent organization and management skills

Strong attention to detail, especially in writing, with respect to names, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Must be comfortable learning and using technology, both new and existing (e.g. Excel, ClickUp, Confluence, collaboration software, etc.)

Must be proficient with managing data and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Experience with DocuSign, Google Docs, and document management software

Experience with task and project management

Job Competencies

Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience / ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

Ability to work independently and to manage highly complex processes for a high-quality end product.

Ability to problem solve, to communicate effectively and professionally, to work well under deadlines, and to collaborate in a team environment.

Strong attention to detail, including with regard to donor and program names, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Excellent written and oral communication, including ability to copy-edit and proofread.

Personal tact, perseverance, and follow-through are all critically needed interpersonal skills in this position.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown :

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here .

Recruiting Start Date :

2024-07-15

Job Posting Title :

Gift Compliance Officer

Department : Advancement

Advancement

Grade : Grade 9

Grade 9

Worker Type : Employee

Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

37.5

Position Work Location :

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines :

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected] .

EEO Statement :

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO / AA employer , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.