Major Gifts Architect for Global Impact

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Zusammenfassung

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Director of Major Gifts for the Graduate School of Design. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of prospective donors and securing significant philanthropic support.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of frontline fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and is committed to Harvard's educational mission. This hybrid role requires at least one day a week in the Cambridge office.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 8 years of frontline fundraising experience, with a history of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Proven ability to manage the full donor cycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a ability to present ideas clearly.

Aufgaben

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of approximately 150–250 major gift prospects.
• Develop and implement individualized strategies for each prospect.
• Lead the execution of complex solicitations for major gifts.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising experience

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Development CRM

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Director of Major Gifts for the Graduate School of Design. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of prospective donors and securing significant philanthropic support.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of frontline fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and is committed to Harvard's educational mission. This hybrid role requires at least one day a week in the Cambridge office.