Gift & Data Services Specialist
Posted on Jun 19, 2026
Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here.
- Department
- Gift Administration & Donor Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Purdue for Life Foundation
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Process all types of gifts to the Foundation that are received from various sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and other entities.
- Prepare and maintain biographical information in the Ascend data base, ensure data is accurate and complete.
- Serve as a resource to fundraising professionals, their support staff with questions regarding gift processing and recording in Salesforce Ascend.
- Serve as a resource to Business Managers and their support staff with questions regarding processed gifts, deposits, and corrections to gift accounts.
- Process gifts of securities.
- Extract wire transfers from Purdue University’s Treasury database and Purdue Research Foundation wires from the Lockbox.
- Daily review of credit card batch loads from the Portal.
- Assist with Purdue Day of Giving by answering telephones, processing call in credit card gifts and assisting Donors and Staff with gift processing questions.
- Process system corrections for gifts and pledges as necessary, including scanning documents for audit.
- Add, merge and or purge records via the Salesforce Interims process.
- Assist with special biographical projects
- Assist with creating standard operating procedures for all gift processing processes
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and handle frequent interruptions.
- Ability to use good judgment, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, attention to detail and work with minimal supervision.
- Personal computer and related software skills necessary, Salesforce experience a plus.
- Occasional evening and Holiday work.
- Must be a motivated, adaptable team player with the ability to work well with others.
Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- One to three years of data entry experience required.
- Experience in assisting customer or constituent relationships through excellent verbal and written communication.
Job Level: Professional 2
*Purdue For Life Foundation job levels and compensation ranges are independent of, and differ from, those of Purdue University.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
*Purdue For Life Foundation job levels and compensation ranges are independent of, and differ from, those of Purdue University.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
- Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
- 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
- Health Savings Account- earn up to $700 annually towards medical expenses.
- Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
About Purdue for Life Foundation
The Purdue for Life Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Purdue for Life views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Interview
Stage 4:
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