Assistant Director of Development, Harvard College Fund, Leadership Giving
Core
Frontline fundraising role managing a portfolio of 75+ leadership prospects to secure four-, five-, and six-figure commitments for the Harvard College Fund.
Role type
Senior fundraising professional (Assistant Director)
Builds
Leadership-level gifts and multi-year pledges for the Harvard College Fund
Domain
Higher education fundraising
Required skills
prospect management, multi-step prospect strategies, donor qualification, gift planning integration, revenue goal achievement, team leadership, CRM systems proficiency
Preferred skills
direct solicitation experience, complex academic institution experience, reunion fundraising, unrestricted fundraising, Microsoft Office proficiency
Responsibilities
Manage and cultivate a targeted portfolio of 75+ qualified leadership prospects; Identify and qualify new prospects with capacity for significant gifts; Execute prospect strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals; Incorporate gift planning elements into donor conversations; Direct and mentor a full-time Development Assistant; Partner with colleagues across campus to elevate support for FAS priorities.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC with team leadership