Annual Giving Lead — Recent Graduates & Volunteers

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard College Fund is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for Recent Graduates. You will lead fundraising initiatives, recruit and manage a diverse Recent Graduate Leadership Committee, and collaborate with staff, alumni leaders, and volunteers to broaden participation and leadership giving.

The role emphasizes flexible, current-use gifts and occasional alumni travel; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of university fundraising and administration experience.
• Must be onsite in Cambridge, MA office on assigned days weekly and may attend additional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow recent graduate philanthropy and volunteerism.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni prospects in assigned classes focusing on participation and leadership giving.
• Serve as primary staff contact for HCF Vice Chairs for Recent Graduates; set strategy, calendar, goals, and monitor metrics.
• Manage the Harvard College Fund Recent Graduate Leadership Committee; enlist volunteers and provide support for successful gift closings.
• Collaborate with HCF Management Team and multiple stakeholders to advance fundraising objectives.
• Direct work for and mentor a shared Development Assistant and Coordinator.
• Participate in special projects with fundraising staff to support overall goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Databases

Job description

Harvard College Fund is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for Recent Graduates. You will lead fundraising initiatives, recruit and manage a diverse Recent Graduate Leadership Committee, and collaborate with staff, alumni leaders, and volunteers to broaden participation and leadership giving.

The role emphasizes flexible, current-use gifts and occasional alumni travel; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.