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Data Entry Specialist (Part-Time)

Position Summary

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive part-time Data Entry Specialist (Part-Time) to maintain our database for major philanthropic gifts on a project basis.

Gifts Database Entry

• Monitor incoming emails, press releases, and news alerts for major philanthropic gifts.
• Communicate with nonprofit and foundation communications staff to clarify or confirm gift details.
• Accurately enter verified information into the internal gifts database in a timely manner.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with spreadsheet tools (Excel, Google Sheets) and/or basic data cleaning techniques.
• Interest in journalism and philanthropy a nice-to-have but not required.

Pay and time commitment

• $20/hour
• Project basis. October 2025 through March 2026, with opportunity to continue in April of 2026.
• 5-7 hrs/week, though more time expected at the beginning of the project.