Gift Processor (Internal Applicants Only)

Gift Processor

August 2023 | Hybrid role, Minneapolis hub | Part-time, 20-25 hrs/wk | Pay range $18-$22/hr

Hello, Hello! So you're interested in joining us? Welcome, we're happy you're here.

When you join Alight, you'll find...

A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.

A culture of radical accountability to our customers -as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.

An organization that refuses to settle for anything less than delivering human-worthy services.

THE TEAM

You're on a team actively engaging donors and partners in a way that is meaningful to them. Marketing & Engagement includes the following teams: Annual Fund, Global Connectors (Major Gifts), Partnerships & Government Affairs, Donor Services, Marketing & Communications, and Operations

We are proud to work on borderless teams. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and specifically encourage members of refugee, immigrant, or other displaced communities to apply.

THE ROLE

A candidate with these core mindsets will thrive in our environment:

• You are in tune with the perspectives of all partners: Individual donors, corporate/organizational donors, our fundraising colleagues, the finance team, our country programs, and more. Your work is deeply interconnected. You know your job impacts people, not just numbers.
• Your natural accountability allows you to work with a high level of autonomy within a closely aligned team. You monitor your capacity, ask others for support when activity levels are up, and manage your tasks to be available to others.

What you deliver

1. Enter donations and update constituent information in donor database -80%
   • Enter dataeach day,a critical task embraced with curiosityand focus.
   • Communicate with team to share information, resources, and workload.
   • Ensure donor intent is conveyed accurately.
2. Collaborate with the donor services and internal partners - 15% (3 hrs/20 hr wk)
   • Complete in-office tasks 1x/wk and as backup to the coordinator when needed.
   • Participate in Alight, MET and team meetings and learning opportunities.
   • Complete additional data upkeep as time permits.
3. Build new skills or complete other assigned tasks - 5% (1 hr/20 hr wk)

Work Hours: This position is 20-25 hours per week on a planned schedule. The schedule should include at least 3 days per week, with 5 hours each of those days that fall between 9am and 5pm.

How we work

We balance autonomy and accountability through these guiding work practices:

• Follow procedures, thoughtfully using a framework to apply to similar/new situations.
• Prioritize timing commitments for responsiveness, gift entry and monthly finance reconciliation.
• Recognize when to ask questions and when to make decisions, confirming that your decisions were aligned with partners who will use the gift data.

QUALIFICATIONS

These are "must-haves" when you join Alight:

Open heart and open mind. You start by listening. You believe another person's truth and it changes you. It unlocks your way of thinking in that moment, it opens your world.

Curiosity. You are always learning. You ask why and why again. You know that change (big and small) is constant, which means your curiosity to learn is matched with adaptability to evolve.

Trust. You believe that people do their best, are disciplined, and care about this as much as you do. You take responsibility for your part and know how to step back and give others the space to shine.

We're also looking for the following technical competencies:

• Previous database or data entry experience (preferred).
• Prior experience in bookkeeping, accounting or other data/detail careers (preferred).
• Proficient with PC systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated self-led learning style: Able to apply known information to new situations; use process docs and training videos to build skills; and check/confirm as needed.
• Effective in a remote or hybrid work environment that prioritizes collaboration.
• Willing to learn or build skills in Raiser's Edge (donor database), Classy (online payment system), Zoom (phone calls, meetings), SharePoint (document libraries), and Asana (task tracker).

These are the things we're aiming to find. However, we're open to being surprised. If you embody the spirit of Alight, care deeply about the cause, and if you bring something else that's special, then please reach out.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A cover letter is required so we can learn more about you beyond your resume! Please share an area of professional growth you are most looking forward to building should you join us in this role.

You will also be asked to respond briefly to the following questions:

1. We believe in an abundant world full of amazing people who want to help. Please share a moment of abundance that you've experienced in your life or work.
2. Please provide 3 questions you would like to ask us.
3. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?

Interviews to be conducted on a rolling basis.

BENEFITS

Borderless Team of 2,300 staff worldwide that sees possibility, celebrates moments of abundance, shares new ideas, and strives to do a better thing every day.

Family Friendly - We know that you are a whole person with a life and a family. We honor this. In return, we expect that you will take ownership of your work and follow-through on your commitments; sometimes that means flexing your schedule and we're good with that.

Learning & Development- Access thousands of free online learning courses to take at your own pace and tailor to your professional goals.

Alight

We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced.

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.