Development Coordinator - Donor Relations & Admin (Hybrid)

Harvard University Graduate School of Design; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Graduate School of Design is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support to major gift officers. The role requires managing prospect outreach, CRM data, meeting materials, and travel coordination, while maintaining detailed records and professional communication.

The position is based in Cambridge, MA, with hybrid work options and a focus on expanding philanthropic support for the school.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and minimum of 3 years of related administrative support experience.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to proofread and ensure accuracy in written materials.
• Microsoft Office and general computer literacy, including proficiency with standard office software and experience with at least one Development CRM (Advance, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the fundraisers' prospect management process, including drafting outreach, data gathering, scheduling, meeting prep, and follow-up.
• Maintain calendar for gift officers, organize meetings, and take/distribute notes.
• Proficiently use the alum/donor CRM system to research prospects, analyze data and produce reports.
• Update the alumni/donor CRM system to ensure accurate information.
• Prepare donor briefings for meetings with senior leadership.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements with the budget office.
• Offer customer service to donors and alums domestically and internationally.
• Assist with planning and execution of small-scale development events for three major gift officers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Customer service orientation

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Advance

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Harvard University Graduate School of Design is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support to major gift officers. The role requires managing prospect outreach, CRM data, meeting materials, and travel coordination, while maintaining detailed records and professional communication.

The position is based in Cambridge, MA, with hybrid work options and a focus on expanding philanthropic support for the school.