Development Coordinator: Major Gifts Support & Donors

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a Development Coordinator to support two Principal Major Gifts fundraisers. You will handle calendar management, travel logistics, and preparation of prospect materials in a fast-paced environment, while coordinating with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues.

The role involves researching prospects, updating donor activity, and drafting reports. Strong MS Office skills and discretion with confidential information are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative and customer service support experience.
• Experience with complex calendar, expense, and travel itinerary management.
• Ability to interface with senior University leaders and donors with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for two Principal Major Gifts fundraisers.
• Update prospect activity, calendars, and travel arrangements; draft and proofs prospect briefings.
• Prepare shell briefings and curated prospect lists for fundraisers and leadership visits.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Travel arrangements

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

QlikView

Job description

Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a Development Coordinator to support two Principal Major Gifts fundraisers. You will handle calendar management, travel logistics, and preparation of prospect materials in a fast-paced environment, while coordinating with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues.

The role involves researching prospects, updating donor activity, and drafting reports. Strong MS Office skills and discretion with confidential information are essential.