The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Office for External Relations (OER) is committed to securing the financial resources, time, and loyalty of alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations to promote the School's work of educating new generations of global health leaders and producing powerful ideas that can transform the lives of people everywhere.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development will manage their own regional portfolio of leadership annual gift prospects and donors. The person in this position will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more to Harvard Chan priorities. The position will also devise, in close collaboration with other School and University colleagues, fundraising strategies and cultivation/stewardship events and programs in their region or for particular assigned projects.
Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leadership Annual Gifts Fundraising:- Cultivating and soliciting alumni, parent, and friend prospects, with an emphasis on gifts of $25,000 or more
- Managing a prospect pool of approximately 150 names
- Cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship of prospects with an emphasis on securing an individual's first gift to the School, and to increasing an individual's financial commitment to School priorities
- Identifying and rating new prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more
- Providing individualized and strategic stewardship contact for existing leadership annual donors
- Writing gift proposals and other, materials as needed
- Representing the School at regional and on-campus events
Volunteer Management:- Identifying, recruiting, training and supporting volunteers
- Cultivating regional volunteers for future leadership roles on Harvard Chan boards, committees and councils
- Working strategically with volunteers to encourage them to build bridges and utilize their networks to help Harvard Chan and the University develop stronger relationships with other prominent alumni, parents, and friends
- Engaging volunteers in prospect identification and evaluation process
- Overseeing select prospect assignments to volunteers, including the provision of pre- and post-contact support and, as appropriate, accompanying volunteers on cultivation/solicitation visits
- Keeping volunteers informed about the School, University and fundraising priorities
Collaboration with Development and Alumni Affairs Staff:- Working closely with the Executive Director on individual prospects, special events and development of overall strategic plan for a particular region or projects
- Assisting fundraising staff, including colleagues in University Development Office (UDO) as well as School/Center development officers and Alumni Affairs staff
- Staffing fundraising visits by School and University leaders (e.g.faculty members and senior administrators, including the Vice Dean, Deputy Vice Dean, Executive Director, other senior development officers, and volunteers)
- Working closely with other Major Gift Officers and Alumni Affairs colleagues in the development of on-campus and regional events and programs that will lead to increased high-level involvement of alumni, friends, and parents
- Supporting the activity of University fundraising staff as needed
- Other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend work as needed.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.
- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
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The Harvard T.H. Chan of Public Health is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – including fostering respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more about the Chan School's mission, objectives, and core values, please visit our website here.
Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:- Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
- Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
- Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
- Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
Salary Grade: 057
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary |
