Strategic Development Director - Prospects & Leadership

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Harvard University seeks a Director, Development Strategy in Alumni Affairs and Development to lead the systems, processes, and internal communications that support the pipeline of top solicitations across the university. You will maximize the time and effectiveness of university leadership and coordinate planning, feasibility, and volunteer leadership in a campaign setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong fundraising strategy, data-savvy decision making, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of 10 years related experience required.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel as necessary for donor and colleague meetings and events.
• You will be expected to work certain events/campus activities, such as reunions each Spring, and participate in department retreats that are taking place on campus in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with the backgrounds and strategies for each of the University’s top prospects and donors.
• Manage the development and tracking of University top prospect lists, contributing to pipelines for senior leadership meetings and travel and liaising with fundraising partners across AA&D and the Schools.
• Provide strategic oversight of University Development’s $10M+ solicitation portfolio, including coordination and advancement of complex solicitations requiring Gift Policy Committee review.
• Direct logistics for forums to develop and share plans for the University’s top prospects, including pipeline reviews and top prospect strategy discussions.
• Provide strategic leadership and cross-functional integration for Presidential and Provostial development activity, partnering across Advancement Communications, Events and Donor Relations, University Development, Philanthropic Partnerships, and the VPAAD Office to align priorities.

Job description

Harvard University seeks a Director, Development Strategy in Alumni Affairs and Development to lead the systems, processes, and internal communications that support the pipeline of top solicitations across the university. You will maximize the time and effectiveness of university leadership and coordinate planning, feasibility, and volunteer leadership in a campaign setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong fundraising strategy, data-savvy decision making, and the ability to