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Gift Intention Coordinator

Cornell University

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Job overview

Cornell University’s Alumni Affairs and Development division seeks a Gift Intention Coordinator to manage gift-intention entry, revision, and workflow. The coordinator interprets gift agreements, processes commitments, partners with development colleagues, and analyzes pledge data to support accuracy and completeness. The role also leads team workflow and participates in a CRM software conversion and other projects. It is eligible for a hybrid arrangement, typically three remote days and two on campus each week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Gift Agreement InterpretationPledge ProcessingWorkflow ManagementData AnalysisFinance PrinciplesAccounting PrinciplesAttention to DetailAccuracyResearchCritical ThinkingProfessional JudgmentCollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipProcess Analysis

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent4+ Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Gift Intention Coordinator in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. Position SummaryThe Gift Intention Coordinator performs functions related to the entry,revisionand workflow of gift intentions processes. This includes reviewing and interpreting gift agreements, researching,creatingand processing new and revised commitments, partnering with Cornell's development community members and analyzing pledge data year over year, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Key Responsibilities * Interpret donor commitments and record new pledges/adjustments to pledgesin accordance withdonor intent, Cornell policies and procedures, CASE standards, IRSguidelinesand GAAP accounting standards. * Lead management of gift intention team workflow using a ticketing system and shared Outlook mailbox. * In partnership with the gift intention team, perform various analysis each quarter or on an ad-hoc basis on pledge activity to ensureaccurateand complete. * Participate and lead from position during upcoming CRM software conversion and any ad-hoc projects. AboutAlumni Affairs and DevelopmentAt Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221K alumni and raised$6.7 billion. Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future. Required Qu * Associatedegree and 4-6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. * Strong nance and/or accounting principles. * High attention to detail andhigh levelof accuracy; strong research and critical thinking skills; ability to discern and implore professional judgement; ability to work in cases without a predened roadmap, strong ability to collaborate with colleagues across many areas and levels of campus. * Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to successfully collaborate and lead from position. * Ability to analyze data and understand processes and procedures. Work Location * This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week. The university reserves the right tomodify, suspend,revokeorterminatethe hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits * Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. * Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and nationalretail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits:Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell. * Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility forobservingfaiths andtraditionswe also offer twoadditionalfloating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions:Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell * Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition

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