Harvard University
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DevelopmentOfficer
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“Development Officer at Harvard University. Skills: Fundraising, Astronomy, Donor relations. Engage prospective donors and Harvard faculty and staff. Develop funding strategies”
Industry & Context.
Extensive travel may be required, Travel regularly, both nationally and internationally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Track record of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, Familiarity with a network of space science philanthropists, Knowledge of or ability to learn Astronomy and telescope topics, Aptitude to learn quickly and be conversant about Harvard’s work in this area, Outstanding track record of success in fundraising from unaffiliated prospects, Foundation in research and donor discovery work, Ability to translate and convey complex scientific concepts to donors, Deep and broad knowledge of astronomy issues, Knowledge of various perspectives and nuances of the astrophysics field across many sub-disciplines, Aptitude to learn quickly and be conversant about Harvard’s work in this area
Nice to Have
Experience for programs without inherent constituencies
What You'll Do.
Engage prospective donors and Harvard faculty and staff
Develop funding strategies
Execute funding strategies
Introduce the HCO to new prospects
Qualify prospect interest and capacity
Develop cultivation strategies for assigned donors
Develop solicitation strategies for assigned donors
Develop stewardship strategies for assigned donors
Develop and cultivate relationships with existing HCO donors
Advise development of select HCO events
Manage development of select HCO events
Advise implementation of select HCO events
Manage implementation of select HCO events
Secure funding for research projects
Secure funding for public engagement
Focus on Giant Magellan Telescope
Focus on other HCO endeavors
Approach philanthropic engagement with donor-focused lens
Listen for interests matching HCO needs
Manage portfolio of six
and eight-figure prospects
Develop solicitation strategies
Match donor interest with funding priorities
Generate gift documentation
Work on recognition plans
Work on stewardship plans
Craft stewardship reports
Serve as Astronomy subject matter expert
Advise communications strategies
Advise engagement strategies
Inform case for support
Inform gift opportunities
Manage communications with donors
Manage communications with alumni
Manage communications with patrons
Serve as resource for fundraisers
Serve as resource for donors
Attend joint visits as appropriate
Identify prospects including individuals
Identify prospects including foundations
Identify prospects including corporations
Build portfolio from unaffiliated sources
Qualify potential prospects through personal interaction
Connect potential donors to faculty
Connect potential donors to academic leadership
Coordinate outreach to alumni
Coordinate outreach to previously affiliated prospects
Record interactions with all external entities
Build working relationships with central FAS Development colleagues
Build working relationships with other school-based fundraising partners
Coordinate on shared prospects with fundraiser partners
Manage involvement of Director of HCO in fundraising
Manage involvement of Astronomy faculty in fundraising
Prepare visit briefings
Staff meetings with donors
Arrange for appropriate follow up
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Colleagues in Harvard University Alumni Affairs and Development; Director of HCO; Executive Director of HCO; Fellow fundraisers across AA&D; Centrally based colleagues in FAS Development; Other school-based fundraising partners; Fundraiser partners
Communication Scope
Convey complex scientific concepts
Full Job Description
* By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences? The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience. Job Summary: The successful candidate will engage prospective donors and Harvard faculty and staff in developing and executing funding strategies that yield global impact. The ideal candidate will have a track record of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, and familiarity with a network of space science philanthropists. Important to the success of this position is knowledge of or ability to learn Astronomy and telescope topics, and the aptitude to learn quickly and be conversant about Harvard’s work in this area. With the support of the Harvard College Observatory (HCO), Harvard scholars tackle scientific challenges in the classroom, at telescopes and in the laboratory. Their work not only advances cutting-edge space science, but also informs and influences government, industry, civil society, and communities, helping to shape t
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