Senior Executive Director, University Development
Core
Lead University Development for Harvard, overseeing corporate/foundation relations, international philanthropy, and principal gifts ($10M-$100M) to advance University priorities.
Role type
Senior Executive Director, University Development (Management)
Builds
University-wide fundraising strategies and donor recognition programs
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit Fundraising
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic fundraising planning, team leadership and talent management, high-level donor relationship management, solicitation of seven- and eight-figure gifts, change management, data-informed fundraising approaches
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education fundraising, ability to work occasional evenings/weekends, flexibility for travel and on-campus events
Technologies
Windows-based PCs, prospect databases, videoconferencing platforms
Responsibilities
Oversee central University fundraising unit and manage direct reports; Foster bold fundraising strategy environment through coaching and portfolio reviews; Manage limited portfolio of principal/major gift prospects; Partner with Advancement Communications and Donor Relations on stewardship plans; Collaborate with Philanthropic Partnerships on emerging nine-figure prospects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities