It will save time and data entry to have the ability to copy a posted gift that creates an unposted gift either one at a time or in a batch.  The grant module has this feature - you can copy from a posted application and it creates a new application in unposted applications - it also allows you to update certain fields before creating the new unposted application.  Also, the grant module has the ability to create a group of unposted applications based upon application history through the File Maintenance, Auto-Create Grant Applications feature.  Having something in the gift module that is similar to the grants module features will create efficiencies in process and save time when performing gift entry processes.