West Coast Regional Director, Major Gifts

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Regional Director for Major Gifts to manage a 100+ household West Coast donor portfolio, driving six- and seven-figure gifts. You will partner with Harvard leadership and campus partners to plan cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship across a multi-school landscape.

The role requires a strong track record in major gifts, strategic relationship-building, and the ability to travel periodically while working onsite in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience in a university setting or similar.
• Ability to travel roughly 35% of working days.
• Willingness to be onsite in Cambridge, MA and participate in events.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-potential alumni and donors.
• Meet or exceed assigned fundraising goals and solicit major gifts.
• Develop tailored cultivation strategies leveraging Harvard leadership and volunteers.
• Coordinate with Harvard College Fund, Gift Planning, Major Gift, and Principal Gift teams to advance gifts.
• Prepare briefings and travel plans for senior leadership and donors.
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and outcomes in CRM.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Fundraising experience

Travel ability

Solicitation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Regional Director for Major Gifts to manage a 100+ household West Coast donor portfolio, driving six- and seven-figure gifts. You will partner with Harvard leadership and campus partners to plan cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship across a multi-school landscape.

The role requires a strong track record in major gifts, strategic relationship-building, and the ability to travel periodically while working onsite in Cambridge, MA.