Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning, FAS

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
Job Summary

Harvard University seeks a Senior Director of Gift Planning to lead a team of professionals in developing and executing strategies to increase philanthropic support for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in gift planning and a deep understanding of the complexities of planned giving.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase familiarity and fluency with gift planning vehicles among FAS staff and donor community
  • Manage a portfolio of planned gift prospects at various stages of their relationship with Harvard
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Research and Prospect Management to identify planned giving prospects
  • Work closely with colleagues in Communications and Direct Marketing to develop gift planning marketing and stewardship plans
  • Oversee the John Harvard Society, the comprehensive bequest and testamentary gift program
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the University Planned Giving Office, Alumni and Development Services, Harvard Management Company, and the Office of General Counsel and external legal counsel to maintain and update administrative procedures for planned gifts
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of gift planning or fundraising experience, or comparable work experience gained within the legal or financial professions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to think strategically and innovatively, to develop new ideas, and to gain stakeholder buy-in
  • Commitment to an organizational culture of collaboration and respect
  • Ability to lead and motivate direct reports and to lead with influence across different departments
What We Offer

Harvard University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, and a retirement plan. We also offer tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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