Gift Processing Specialist

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Gift Processing Specialist to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Foundation Administration

Job Summary
The Gift Processing Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of philanthropic contributions to the Denver Health Foundation. This role serves as a critical backbone to the donor experience, ensuring that all gifts are recorded, receipted, and stewarded in alignment with donor intent and organizational standards.
This position operates with a high degree of independence, owns core gift processing workflows, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and partners closely with Philanthropy, Finance, and Operations to ensure data integrity and operational excellence.
Essential Functions:

• Process all charitable contributions (cash, check, credit card, ACH, stock, in-kind, and planned gifts) with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness while ensuring proper coding, designation, and compliance with donor intent and internal policies. (60%)
• Reconcile daily gift batches and support month-end and year-end close processes. (10%)
• Generate and distribute accurate and timely gift receipts. (10%)
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation and standardization efforts; develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for gift processing functions. (10%)
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration and serve as a subject matter resource for gift processing policies and systems. (10%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years experience in gift processing, advancement operations, finance, or related field required,

-OR-

• 4-6 years experience working with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) with preference given to Raiser’s Edge experience, required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of gift processing standards, donor intent, and basic nonprofit accounting principles
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage high-volume transactional work with competing deadlines
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve process issues
• Strong communication skills for both internal and donor-facing interactions

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$24.98 - $34.97 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.