Associate Director, Gift Administration & Compliance

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $67K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ November 20th, 2025

Blackbaud CRM Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring an Associate Director, Gift Administration & Compliance. The role involves preparing gift agreements, managing scholarship stewardship, and overseeing capital recognition to ensure proper acceptance and administration of philanthropic gifts aligned with donor expectations and university policies.

Highlights

Prepare and review gift agreements, track documentation, and report activity to leadership.
Manage scholarship stewardship and collaborate with Financial Aid and gift officers on award information.
Oversee capital recognition opportunities, including naming agreements and plaque inventory for major gifts.
Coordinate with Gift Processing and financial managers to ensure accurate gift processing and fund establishment.
Conduct audits of gift designations and handle unspent funds to facilitate timely spending and stewardship.
Maintain donor recognition standards and represent Donor Relations in major capital campaign discussions.
Proficiency in donor databases such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Salesforce CRM, as well as Excel and Google Suite.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Non-Profit Management with 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
Experience with scholarship fund management, fundraising or paralegal certification is preferred.
Salary range approximately $55,200 - $67,180 depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits offered by Lehigh University.