Donor Relations & Stewardship Coordinator

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 61,894 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance from day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Donor Relations Coordinator to enhance donor engagement within the Graduate School of Design. This role focuses on establishing strong, personalized communications and operational processes to foster donor relationships and enhance stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have experience in donor relations or development data management and possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills. This position is based in Cambridge, MA and requires a commitment to maintaining donor-first best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related administrative experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen donor relationships through personalized communications.
• Develop operational processes for donor stewardship.
• Collaborate to build the stewardship program.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Customer service-oriented

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

QlikView

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Donor Relations Coordinator to enhance donor engagement within the Graduate School of Design. This role focuses on establishing strong, personalized communications and operational processes to foster donor relationships and enhance stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have experience in donor relations or development data management and possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills. This position is based in Cambridge, MA and requires a commitment to maintaining donor-first best practices.