Senior Regional Advancement Representative

Messiah College; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in England is seeking a Senior Regional Advancement Representative to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in major gifts or foundation experience. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be willing to travel for donor events. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence in serving the institution and its community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in major gifts or foundation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of major and deferred gift prospects.
• Manage budget and represent the institution to various constituencies.
• Attend meetings and host donor events.

Skills

Securing major and planned gifts

Excellent verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of charitable giving techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional certification (CPA, CFP, CFRE)

Job description

Senior Regional Advancement Representative

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Position Title Senior Regional Advancement Representative

Position Type Staff

Employee Group Administrative

Time Status Full-Time

Time Category Full Time (1560-2080 hours)

Annual Hours 2080

# of Months 12

Hours Per Week 40

Work Dates July 1 – June 30

Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit a specific portfolio of major and deferred gift prospects in order to secure immediate and long-term gift revenue required by the institution. The development office is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence in our department and candidates are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Education Preferred

Preferred Professional certification(s) such as CPA , CFP , CFRE , etc.

Experience Required

3+ years in major gifts, planned giving and/or foundation experience

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Demonstrate ability to secure major and planned gifts.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; listening skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and relationships; mature judgment.
• Self‑motivated; ability to handle multiple tasks with organization and flexibility.
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of various charitable giving techniques and their relevant income and estate tax implications.

Special Working Conditions

Must be willing to travel; some work on evenings and weekends is required, especially for special events.

Driving Requirements

This position requires the operation of a Messiah University owned or leased vehicle and the employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license, meet the established criteria, and abide by all policies and procedures as presented in the University’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.

Primary Duties

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a specific portfolio of major and deferred gift prospects (alumni, parents, and friends).
• Successfully secure major and planned gifts for the support of Messiah University and its students.
• Manage the budget for this position.
• Attend the meetings of Development and Advancement Division staff as required.
• Host or attend special donor events; work with internal constituents to help coordinate key events.
• Represent Messiah University to a variety of constituencies, groups, and individuals for the purpose of introducing Messiah University.
• Keep current on charitable giving techniques and their tax implications.
• Serve as the development office liaison for a particular geographic region.
• Ensure that an institutional record of key contacts/conversations/communication is properly documented.
• Cultivate relationships with referral sources such as attorneys, accountants, faculty, coaches, etc. in order to generate leads and get new contacts.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Deadline

Diversity

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume

Optional Documents

Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

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