Chief Development Officer
Core
Lead comprehensive fundraising strategy and execution for the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, managing a portfolio from membership to 8-figure capital gifts.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Development Officer (Arts Philanthropy)
Builds
A $185M+ capital campaign for a new performance center and annual contributed revenue exceeding $6M.
Domain
Higher Education + Performing Arts
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Incorrect mapping in thought process, correcting to: fundraising campaigns and donor relationships)
Deliverable
fundraising campaigns and donor relationships
Required skills
strategic philanthropic planning, major gift solicitation, capital campaign management, team leadership, prospect research, donor stewardship, budgetary management, board relations
Preferred skills
experience with Harvard University Development Office, multi-phased development efforts, international travel cultivation
Technologies
CRM systems, data gathering strategies, fundraising software
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising programs to grow contributed revenue; personally solicit and steward six to seven-figure gifts; lead and mentor a diverse development team; manage the capital campaign for the new Goel Center; collaborate with University partners on donor integration; set annual fundraising goals and targets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership