Harvard University
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ExecutiveDirector,HarvardGiftPlanning
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“Executive Director, Harvard Gift Planning at Harvard University. Skills: Gift planning, Fundraising, Team management. Develop fundraising strategy. Implement fundraising strategy”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ staff management
What You'll Do.
Develop fundraising strategy
Implement fundraising strategy
Oversee fundraising program
Support professional development
Collaborate with partners
Manage prospect portfolio
Formulate solicitation strategies
Provide strategy for prospects
Serve as point person
Develop planned giving program
Oversee communications program
Oversee engagement program
Oversee marketing program
Oversee recognition program
Convene professionals
Facilitate discussions
Evaluate new opportunities
Make informed decisions
Create university policies
Evaluate programmatic innovations
Integrate gift planning program
Restructure gift planning
Evaluate duplicative processes
Meet school-based needs
Work with stakeholders
Optimize team contributions
Strengthen communication
Strengthen collaboration
Collaborate with leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
School fundraising leadership; AA&D partners; School planned giving directors; Key FAS stakeholders
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 Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) Alumni Affairs and Development is a dedicated team supporting Harvard’s advancement activity through front-line fundraising, alumni and volunteer engagement, technology, prospect management and research, business process, events, communications, and many other areas. Our goal is to create an environment of respect that leverages the many talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees; to deliver the strongest possible results by incorporating diverse perspectives into our daily work; and to make AA&D a great place to work for everyone. We strive to live our values of respect, inclusion, trust, collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation; and open communication and effective information sharing in our daily interactions and our work. AA&D is comprised of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development, Communications, Events & Donor Relations, University Development and Advancement Solutions, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and AA&D Administration. Harvard seeks an innovative and experienced fundraising leader and strategic thinker to lead the gift planning program in University Development. Harvard’s gift planning program has a long history of leadership and expertise and
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