Development Coordinator: Prospect Strategy & Research

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Development Coordinator for Principal and Major Gifts, providing essential administrative support to fundraisers. Responsibilities include managing calendars, organizing travel, and preparing materials for donor engagement.

Qualified candidates will possess at least 2 years of relevant experience, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and have a strong command of MS Office. This full-time role involves working in a dynamic environment, supporting Harvard’s fundraising efforts in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of administrative and customer service support experience.
• Prior experience with complex calendar, expense, and travel itinerary management.
• Must submit a cover letter with the application.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support including responding to phone and email inquiries.
• Pull, review, and update fundraiser’s detailed prospect list.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including international travel.
• Create briefings for HKS leadership and faculty visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Customer service support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Advance

QlikView

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Development Coordinator for Principal and Major Gifts, providing essential administrative support to fundraisers. Responsibilities include managing calendars, organizing travel, and preparing materials for donor engagement.

Qualified candidates will possess at least 2 years of relevant experience, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and have a strong command of MS Office. This full-time role involves working in a dynamic environment, supporting Harvard’s fundraising efforts in a team-oriented setting.