Development Assistant: Alumni & Donor Relations

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

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

You will gain experience with alumni affairs, development operations, and cross-team collaboration in a dynamic university setting in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience (education may count toward experience).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Available to work additional evening hours if necessary.
• Must attend meetings and campus events in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Supports fundraising data gathering, input, and reporting.
• Prepares meeting and solicitation materials for prospect meetings.
• Learns alumni/donor databases to research prospects and generate reports.
• Writes event briefings and donor materials for gift officers.
• Maintains accurate donor totals, solicitation status, and prospect lists.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College degree

Tools

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Job description

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

You will gain experience with alumni affairs, development operations, and cross-team collaboration in a dynamic university setting in Cambridge, MA.