Global Director, Principal & Major Gifts

Harvard University; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Harvard Kennedy School seeks a Director, Principal & Major Gifts within ARRD to independently manage a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects, including international donors, and to secure gifts of $500k+.

You will work with faculty and administrators to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies, and travel to priority regions to deepen donor relationships and accelerate fundraising success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive fundraising experience in a complex environment.
• Proven track record closing six- and seven-figure gifts, including with international donors.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders, faculty, and board members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 principal and major gifts prospects.
• Achieve monthly visit and annual solicitation/revenue goals.
• Develop cultivation/solicitation strategies to deepen engagement and revenue.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across research centers to implement fundraising plans.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relations

International donors

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

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Job description

Harvard Kennedy School seeks a Director, Principal & Major Gifts within ARRD to independently manage a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects, including international donors, and to secure gifts of $500k+.

You will work with faculty and administrators to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies, and travel to priority regions to deepen donor relationships and accelerate fundraising success.