Major Gifts Development Coordinator

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance from day one

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Development Coordinator, PMG, to support two Principal Major Gifts fundraisers. The role handles daily admin, calendar and travel planning, briefing materials, and database maintenance while assisting with ARRD and Dean’s Office needs.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and proactive support in a fast-paced environment on campus with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative and customer service support experience.
• Experience with calendar, expense and travel itinerary management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion, and collaboration.
• Experience with donor or development office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support: phones, emails, calendars, filings, and database updates.
• Pull and review donor/prospect lists and update monthly activity reports.
• Schedule and coordinate donor and faculty meetings.
• Arrange international travel and draft itineraries.
• Prepare briefs, reports, and materials; assist with program projects.
• Draft shell briefings for leadership visits and curate prospect lists.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Development Coordinator, PMG, to support two Principal Major Gifts fundraisers. The role handles daily admin, calendar and travel planning, briefing materials, and database maintenance while assisting with ARRD and Dean’s Office needs.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and proactive support in a fast-paced environment on campus with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.