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Development agent, West Region:Villanova University

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Development agent, West Region

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Posting Number:: 20244066S
Position Title:: Development agent, West Region
Employment type:: Staff
Job location:: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:: Internal/External candidates
Work Schedule:: full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week:
Department:: 604 - University Advancement
Position Summary:: Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of practices that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!

Why work at Villanova?

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 ?Best Colleges? rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum. We believe that an inclusive community fosters an knowledge and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groups Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .

Villanova University has embarked on a 10-year strategic plan, Rooted. Restless., with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning practice for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our mission-driven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova, fueled by the generosity of the University's philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanova's next comprehensive capital campaign.

Reporting to the Director of Major Giving, West Region and located remotely in Northern California, the Development agent serves as a frontline fundraiser and member of the University's California-located fundraising team and is responsible for establishing and managing effective relationships with varied donor prospects and existing donors across the West Region, with a focus on San Francisco, San Mateo County, East Bay, and San Jose.

The Development agent will identify and qualify potential donors, and design and implement prosperous cultivation and solicitation strategies. The Development agent will solicit prospects and identify and motivate those alumni, faculty, volunteers, and friends who can advance the development function at the University. The Development agent is expected to conduct 14-16 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of 150-175 prospects with a gift capacity of $10,000 to $99,999 (primarily $50,000+).

In addition to the incumbent's function as a University-wide Development agent, this position will assist the Director in enhancing the prosperous fundraising program in the West Region within the context of Villanova University's overall fundraising efforts. The incumbent will also support prospect stewardship and donor engagement efforts related to cultivation and fundraising events the West Region. By identifying and qualifying prospective donors and cultivating strong relationships, the Development agent will expand and strengthen Villanova's major gift pipeline in the West Region.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

tasks and Job responsibilities::
   » Identify and manage a portfolio of 150-175 prospects. Establish and manage effective relationships with portfolio prospects and donors; conduct 14-16 prospect visits monthly and assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects.
   » Plan and implement prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies using work and stewardship plans; identify and evaluate potential donors from available research, peer screenings, and event participation.
   » Support prospect engagement and involvement efforts for University-wide events and programs taking place in California and West subregions. Be a point of contact for West Region located constituents to engage in the life of the University; encourage participation in activities and evaluate potential for development involvement.
   » Provide administrative support for West Region-located advancement efforts.
   » Perform additional tasks and assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Appropriate qualifications::
   » Bachelor's Degree required.
   » The incumbent is required to have a minimum of two to three years of practice in the nonprofit sector (or a transferable field) with exposure to frontline fundraising/client services preferred.
   » Demonstrated knowledge of individual fundraising required, preferably in the field of higher education and/or within the West Region philanthropic community.
   » Commitment to the principles behind higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission expected.
   » knowledge of the University culture and capability to work within a multi-layered management system required.
   » Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical expertise required.
   » Must be well organized and detail oriented.
   » The incumbent must be comfortable working in a team oriented environment, as well as a disciplined self-starter who is results-oriented.
Preferred Appropriate qualifications::
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: : Regular travel to the Philadelphia-area expected. Occasional evening and weekend work and travel required.

Special Message to candidates:: *this function is located remotely in Northern California (with a focus on San Francisco, San Mateo County, East Bay, and San Jose).

Posting Date:: 09/20/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET)::
income Posting Information: : Commensurate with practice.

income Band:: I
Job Job Category:: exempt

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Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

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Job Location: Pennsylvania
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Post Date: 09/20/2024 / Viewed 1 times
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