Job Description:
The Gift Compliance Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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 Coordinator
Department:
Advancement
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
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 employment@brown.edu.
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.
