Harvard University

Education

ExecutiveDirector,HarvardGiftPlanning

$225–350k ~AI est. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Executive Director, Harvard Gift Planning at Harvard University. Skills: Gift planning, Fundraising, Team management. Develop fundraising strategy. Implement fundraising strategy”

Industry & Context.

Education

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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