Harvard University Senior Director, Principal Gifts
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Auto req ID: 66906BR
Job Code: 303061
Department: Alumni Affairs and Development
Time Status: Full-time
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 years of experience as a seasoned fundraising professional with proven experience engaging high-net-worth individuals and a successful track record of developing strategies for multimillion-dollar, complex solicitations and raising principal-level gifts.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Due to frequent interaction with senior administrators, faculty, and donors, the Senior Director must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to process and maintain confidential information, and the capability to lead others in moving prospect strategy forward. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and eager to learn about and engage with new academic content.
The Senior Director will demonstrate professionalism, collegiality, self-motivation, and organization.
Position Description:
Manage a portfolio of prospects with the capacity to give $25 million or more with the goal of securing gifts of 8 to 9 figures. Build professional relationships with prospects or their philanthropic representatives and facilitate a network of relationships between prospects and university leaders. Match interests with institutional needs and opportunities.
Travel as needed to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. May involve international travel depending on prospect assignments.
Collaborate with colleagues on resources teams to develop impactful events, strategic communications, and meaningful stewardship needed to advance principal gifts.
Represent UDO and Harvard with professionalism, collegiality, expertise, service, and grace.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as pathways to achieving inclusive excellence.
Benefits:
Visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package.
Work Format:
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
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