Development Assistant, Alumni & Donor Relations

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Development Assistant within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team in Cambridge, MA. This full-time, non-exempt role supports frontline gift officers to advance Harvard’s philanthropic mission and offers a path to grow within higher education and alumni affairs.

The position involves handling prospect data, drafting materials, coordinating travel, and collaborating with colleagues across Alumni Affairs and Development.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience (education may count toward experience).
• Solid computer skills in a PC environment with the capability to master new software applications and technologies in database management, mail merges, and report generation.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports frontline gift officers with prospect management, data gathering, input and maintenance; drafts outreach and reports.
• Prepares meeting and solicitation materials, supports post-meeting action items.
• Gains proficiency in alumni/donor databases to research prospects, organize data and produce reports.

Skills

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Evening availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Development Assistant within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team in Cambridge, MA. This full-time, non-exempt role supports frontline gift officers to advance Harvard’s philanthropic mission and offers a path to grow within higher education and alumni affairs.

The position involves handling prospect data, drafting materials, coordinating travel, and collaborating with colleagues across Alumni Affairs and Development.