Development Assistant, Harvard Gift Planning
Core
Administrative support and liaison for Gift Planning Officers managing donor and alumni relationships, prospect outreach, and data management.
Role type
Administrative Assistant (Gift Planning)
Builds
Prospect management processes, donor database records, meeting logistics, and solicitation materials.
Domain
Higher Education / Development
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Database management, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), calendar management, travel coordination, report writing, policy documentation, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Planned giving knowledge, project management, confidential data handling
Responsibilities
Manage prospect outreach and lead tracking in donor database; Coordinate gift officers' calendars, meetings, and travel; Prepare solicitation materials and follow-up reports; Maintain office policy manuals; Serve as liaison for research team fundraising needs; Assist with training workshop logistics.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC