Fundraising Support Specialist

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Faculty of Arts and Sciences development team. This full-time role assists frontline gift officers, helping advance Harvard's philanthropic mission and offering career growth in higher education.

The position emphasizes data management, reporting, and coordination across donors and alumni relations while involving occasional after-hours events on campus in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Willingness to work evening events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports frontline fundraising staff with prospect management and reporting.
• Prepares meeting materials and post-meeting action items.
• Learns and uses alumni/donor databases for research and reporting.
• Drafts event bios, donor briefings, and meeting materials.
• Maintains accurate gift/donor data and reports in CRM/DB systems.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and calendars for fundraising officers.

Skills

Writing

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Event coordination

Communication

Education

College degree

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Faculty of Arts and Sciences development team. This full-time role assists frontline gift officers, helping advance Harvard's philanthropic mission and offering career growth in higher education.

The position emphasizes data management, reporting, and coordination across donors and alumni relations while involving occasional after-hours events on campus in Cambridge, MA.