Development Assistant - Hybrid Fundraising Support

Harvard University Central Administration; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences development team at Harvard University Central Administration. This full-time, non-exempt role supports frontline gift officers to advance Harvard's philanthropic mission and offers a pathway to grow within higher education.

Based in Cambridge, MA with hybrid work options, the position emphasizes database proficiency, reporting, event support, and collaboration across colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Proficient in database management, mail merges, and report generation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent writing and attention to detail.
• Willing to work additional evening hours.
• Able to attend campus events in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Support front-line gift officers with prospect and volunteer management.
• Prepare meeting and solicitation materials for prospect meetings.
• Develop reports and manage data in Advance and QlikView.
• Coordinate travel, schedules, minutes, and clerical duties.
• Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Staff events in person and virtually as needed.

Skills

Experience 1-2 years

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advance

QlikView

Job description

The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences development team at Harvard University Central Administration. This full-time, non-exempt role supports frontline gift officers to advance Harvard's philanthropic mission and offers a pathway to grow within higher education.

Based in Cambridge, MA with hybrid work options, the position emphasizes database proficiency, reporting, event support, and collaboration across colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.