Principal Gifts Development Coordinator

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Commuter benefits

Zusammenfassung

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to advance fundraising priorities for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. You will manage donor relationships, prepare briefs, coordinate proposals, and maintain donor data.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Research, Donor Relations, Events, and Gift Administration, with a 3-month orientation and a 35-hour workweek. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years of work experience in development, volunteer management, constituent engagement, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Available to work additional evening hours if necessary.
• You will be expected to work certain events/campus activities, such as reunions, in Cambridge, MA.

Aufgaben

• Oversee prospect activity support from prep through follow-up, including drafting outreach, briefing materials, reports, meeting notes, and action plans.
• Track donor interactions, gift conversations, solicitation strategies, stewardship opportunities, and follow-up commitments.
• Prepare talking points, donor strategies, relationship summaries, and next steps.
• Coordinate proposals, donor briefings, planning meetings, correspondence, and requests for the fundraiser.
• Prepare high volumes of briefings for travel and meetings with leaders.
• Coordinate meeting objectives, logistics, materials, and follow-up with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor schedule, deadlines, and responses; draft or coordinate accordingly.
• Develop proficiency in the alumni and donor database and maintain records.

Kenntnisse

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Multitasking

Communication

Independent and collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to advance fundraising priorities for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. You will manage donor relationships, prepare briefs, coordinate proposals, and maintain donor data.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Research, Donor Relations, Events, and Gift Administration, with a 3-month orientation and a 35-hour workweek. Visa sponsorship is not offered.