Development & Gift Planning Assistant

Harvarduniversity; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a full-time Development Assistant on the Gift Planning team to support two Gift Planning Officers. The role serves as the main administrative contact for donors, alumni, faculty, senior leaders, and Harvard colleagues in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities include prospect management, data entry in the alumni/donor database, travel coordination, report preparation, and supporting policy dissemination.

Qualifications

• One-two years of related experience or education beyond high school.
• Exceptional customer service skills and strong writing ability.
• Solid computer skills in a PC environment and capacity to learn new software.
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Ability to work during designated university holidays and attend events on campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to gift officers across prospect management, scheduling, and data entry.
• Maintain the alumni/donor database, generate reports, and ensure timely data updates.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and take/distribute notes.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication

Tools

Alumni/donor database

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a full-time Development Assistant on the Gift Planning team to support two Gift Planning Officers. The role serves as the main administrative contact for donors, alumni, faculty, senior leaders, and Harvard colleagues in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities include prospect management, data entry in the alumni/donor database, travel coordination, report preparation, and supporting policy dissemination.