Do you have approximately 4 years of development or fundraising experience, including gift processing and donor data entry?

Are you experienced processing online donations, wire transfers, stock gifts, and mailed checks?

Are you highly detail-oriented and comfortable preparing donor acknowledgment letters across multiple fundraising channels?

We are currently seeking a Gift Entry Associate for a mission-driven wildlife conservation nonprofit. This is a temporary opportunity for a development professional with strong gift processing and data entry skills who can help ensure donations are accurately recorded and donors receive timely acknowledgments. Candidates located in the DC area or elsewhere on the East Coast are preferred.

ORGANIZATION: Wildlife Conservation Nonprofit

LOCATION: Remote - DC Area or East Coast Preferred

POSITION TITLE: Gift Entry Associate

SCHEDULE: 20-25 hours/week

DURATION: Temporary

HOURLY PAY: $27/h- $30/hr

Is This Your Dream Job?

The Gift Entry Associate will support fundraising operations by accurately processing donations from a variety of sources and maintaining reliable donor records. This role will handle online gifts, wire transfers, stock donations, and mailed checks, while preparing acknowledgment letters for donors across multiple fundraising channels. The ideal candidate has a background in nonprofit development, strong data entry skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Approximately 5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with gift entry, donation processing, and donor database management.
• Experience processing a variety of gifts, including online donations, wire transfers, stock gifts, and mailed checks.
• Experience preparing donor acknowledgment letters for multiple fundraising channels and gift sources.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when entering and reviewing financial and donor information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential donor information and follow established gift processing procedures.
• Experience with fundraising databases or donor management systems preferred.
• Located in the Washington, DC area or elsewhere on the East Coast preferred.

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Gift Processing & Data Entry

• Accurately enter and process donations from online platforms, wire transfers, stock gifts, and mailed checks.
• Review gift details and supporting documentation to ensure donations are recorded correctly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in gift information as needed.
• Follow established procedures to ensure consistent and accurate gift processing.

Donor Acknowledgments & Stewardship

• Prepare acknowledgment letters for gifts received through multiple fundraising channels.
• Ensure donor names, gift amounts, dates, and other details are accurate in all correspondence.
• Support timely and professional donor communications.
• Help maintain consistent acknowledgment practices across different gift types and sources.

Development Operations Support

• Assist with day-to-day fundraising administrative tasks related to gift processing.
• Maintain organized gift records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with development team members to address questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the accuracy and integrity of donor data across fundraising systems.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working for a wildlife conservation, environmental, or mission-driven nonprofit.
• Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising CRM platforms.
• Experience processing complex gifts, including securities and wire transfers.
• Previous experience supporting a development team during a busy fundraising period.

We’d love to hear from you!

Please apply using this link. Deadline to apply is 11/03/2026

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