Senior Director, Principal Gifts
Core
Senior fundraiser leading Harvard University's engagement with high-net-worth prospects capable of making 8- to 9-figure gifts.
Role type
Senior Director, Principal Gifts (Frontline Fundraiser)
Builds
Major capital campaigns and endowment growth for Harvard University
Domain
Higher Education / Wealth Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
High-net-worth prospect engagement, complex multimillion-dollar solicitation strategy, portfolio management, relationship building with donors and advisors, academic mission translation, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Volunteer leadership mobilization, international travel, strategic event planning, confidential information handling
Technologies
Windows-based PCs, prospect databases, videoconferencing platforms
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of ~50 prospects with $10M+ giving capacity; develop and execute engagement strategies for principal gifts; coordinate with academic leaders and fundraisers; plan and brief senior administrators for donor visits; collaborate on strategic communications and stewardship; represent the University with professionalism.
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on leadership