Donor Relations & Development Manager

hillel; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Hillel in Cambridge, MA seeks a Development Manager to connect people, funds and resources to our mission on the Harvard University campus. The role leads fundraising operations, donor communications, and project management within the development team.

You will coordinate grants, donor engagement, and program activities, with opportunities to advance into donor-facing roles as you grow with the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in development or fundraising.
• Experience with donor databases and communications tools.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising success and maintain the fundraising database and related tools.
• Coordinate and communicate across departments for pledges, gifts, and grants.
• Plan fundraising activities and manage donor engagement across channels.
• Own grant portfolios, draft proposals, and track reporting requirements.
• Manage program engagement systems and support event coordination.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Project management

Donor relations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Donor Perfect

Constant Contact

Harvard Hillel website CMS

Job description

Harvard Hillel in Cambridge, MA seeks a Development Manager to connect people, funds and resources to our mission on the Harvard University campus. The role leads fundraising operations, donor communications, and project management within the development team.

You will coordinate grants, donor engagement, and program activities, with opportunities to advance into donor-facing roles as you grow with the organization.