Leadership Giving Strategist

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design seeks a dynamic frontline fundraiser to manage a leadership giving portfolio, cultivate donors, and secure commitments to support annual and multi-year gifts. The role requires travel, evening/weekend availability, and close collaboration with faculty and development colleagues.

The LGO will drive data-informed strategies, staff multiple donor engagements, and contribute to revenue and retention targets within a hybrid work setting based in

Competenze

• This is a frontline fundraising role requiring regular donor contact.
• Experience managing a portfolio of leadership gifts and prospects is expected.
• Willingness to travel domestically and work occasional evenings/weekends.

Mansioni

• Manage a performance-based, data-informed leadership giving program with a portfolio of ~300 prospects.
• Close annual $10,000+ commitments and secure multi-year pledges.
• Oversee annual giving pipeline and collaborate with gift officers on strategies.
• Attend 5–10 receptions with conferences and leverage visits for meetings.
• Staff donor engagements via in-person, Zoom, and phone visits (125+ annually).
• Collaborate with University partners to align engagement strategies and calendars.

Conoscenze

Frontline fundraising

Donor engagement

Data-informed strategy

Domestic travel

Evening/weekend work

Relationship building

Descrizione del lavoro

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design seeks a dynamic frontline fundraiser to manage a leadership giving portfolio, cultivate donors, and secure commitments to support annual and multi-year gifts. The role requires travel, evening/weekend availability, and close collaboration with faculty and development colleagues.

The LGO will drive data-informed strategies, staff multiple donor engagements, and contribute to revenue and retention targets within a hybrid work setting based in