Senior Director, Major Gifts & Alumni Relations

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Director of Development (ODAR) to secure major gifts and manage a portfolio of prospects across assigned regions, with significant travel expected to meet revenue goals.

The role requires 8+ years of fundraising experience, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts. Travel is approximately 50% with collaboration across university partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Advanced understanding of fundraising. Work well in a busy office with competing demands; not easily flustered nor easily overwhelmed by a high volume of activity and projects.
• Proven aptitude for successfully managing a robust portfolio, including setting priorities that enable meeting fundraising and visit goals.
• Demonstrated track record in soliciting and closing six-and seven-figure gifts in a complex environment.
• Experience working with a diverse constituency.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and experience learning new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of 100-125 prospects in assigned regions and at various stages of their relationship.
• Travels approximately 50% of the time (local Boston and nationally as assigned). Some international travel may be required pending portfolio assignments.
• Develops appropriate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategy to enhance retention, grow revenue, and improve donor advancement.
• Make a minimum of 100 visits annually.
• Qualifies, progresses, and cultivates newly identified prospects and evaluates major gift potential and next steps.
• Drafts briefings and correspondence for faculty and School leader, including the Dean.

Skills

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Donor relations

Communication

Diversity experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Director of Development (ODAR) to secure major gifts and manage a portfolio of prospects across assigned regions, with significant travel expected to meet revenue goals.

The role requires 8+ years of fundraising experience, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts. Travel is approximately 50% with collaboration across university partners.