Development Support Specialist – Alumni & Donor Engagement

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with university$,s

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition is seeking a Development Assistant to join our Faculty of Arts and Sciences development team. This full-time role supports frontline gift officers, helps manage donor data, drafts outreach, and prepares materials for meetings and solicitations.

You will work in Cambridge, MA with occasional events; a college degree and strong writing and MS Office skills are required; 1–2 years experience preferred; some evening events and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience (education may count toward experience).
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills with the capability to master new software and databases.
• Willingness to work additional hours for events when needed.
• Experience with fundraising or non-profit settings is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to gift officers for prospect and volunteer management, including data gathering and reporting.
• Drafts outreach materials, memos, and correspondence; prepares meeting and solicitation materials.
• Maintains alumni/donor database, ensures accurate data entry and timely reports.
• Collaborates on event briefings, donor briefings, and bios.
• Creates regular reports on gift activity and donor status using database tools.

Skills

MS Office

Strong writing

Data management

Communication

Office clerical

Education

College degree

Tools

Alumni database

Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting tools

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition is seeking a Development Assistant to join our Faculty of Arts and Sciences development team. This full-time role supports frontline gift officers, helps manage donor data, drafts outreach, and prepares materials for meetings and solicitations.

You will work in Cambridge, MA with occasional events; a college degree and strong writing and MS Office skills are required; 1–2 years experience preferred; some evening events and