Harvard University

Harvard University

Chief Development Officer

Cambridge, MA, United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • For more information, please visit our website at: https://americanrepertorytheater.org/.
  • The CDO position is responsible for ensuring that the department adheres to Harvard's gift policies in the engagement of donors and the solicitation and documentation of gifts and gift terms.

Responsibilities

  • The CDO leads the Development team's efforts to implement a comprehensive development program to significantly grow the A.R.T.'s contributed revenue from a broad base of supporters, including individuals, corporations, foundations, government entities, and community organizations.
  • Work with the Artistic Director, key leaders, and constituents to prepare strategic philanthropic goals for development using forward thinking data gathering strategies to drive decision making.
  • The CDO and Development team collaborate with the Artistic, Engagement, Marketing, and Communications teams to develop compelling proposals, appeals, reports, and other fundraising communications that align with the interests of individual supporters and deepens their engagement with A.R.T.
  • Collaborates as needed with the University Development Office (UDO) on integrating University messaging in A.R.T. materials and vice versa. Collaborates as needed with Harvard Public Affairs and Communications on media strategy.
  • The CDO will partner strategically with campaign-focused volunteers of the Board, dedicated A.R.T. capital campaign staff, and UDO to successfully complete an ambitious capital campaign raise.
  • The CDO recruits, leads, and mentors a diverse team of development professionals and contributes to the ongoing fostering of a high-functioning, results-oriented workforce.
  • The CDO maintains philanthropic best practices, and demonstrates adherence to the principles, ethics, and best practices of modern fundraising, including the integration of various giving programs to diversify the funding base and cultivate greater donor commitments.
  • The CDO reports on progress towards targets to executive and University leadership, and the board. This individual regularly enlists senior leadership, board members and its chairs in gift cultivation and supports them in stewardship and asks.
  • This position is also expected to communicate and collaborate with university fundraising partners in the approach, engagement, and solicitation of Harvard alumni.
  • This position maintains a top prospect list for the A.R.T. and a pipeline for the A.R.T. executive and board leadership's travel and visits, appropriately preparing relevant briefings and then ensuring completion of next steps.

Requirements

  • The CDO must have the ability to travel and attend various cultivation events on behalf of A.R.T and Harvard University.

Skills

  • Demonstrated success in chan
  • Why join The American Repertory Theater?

Compensation

  • The CDO, personally and with its key stakeholders, identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards annual and major gifts from individual and institutional donors at the level of six to seven-figures and greater.
  • The position has direct budgetary and financial responsibilities and is expected to set and meet annual contributed revenue targets.
  • The CDO creates and implements new programs and campaigns to maximize unrestricted and restricted support for annual and multi-year commitments.
  • In consultation with the Managing Director, Artistic Director, and Development team, the CDO sets the annual fundraising goals for the A.R.T. and the advancement of A.R.T.'s membership program in partnership with Marketing and Communications.
  • The CDO works with departments across the A.R.T. to identify events and opportunities to support fundraising goals, including the annual gala, A.R.T. in the World travel opportunities, and other engagement.

Benefits

  • The CDO and the Development team are responsible for developing a compelling case for support that aligns with the artistic vision, University strategic plans, and sustainability of the organization.

Company info

  • The CDO is an enthusiastic ambassador for the A.R.T. and the University and fosters catalytic philanthropic growth, developing and deepening critical engagements with partners and driving broader awareness and philanthropic support for the organization and its mission.
  • As part of the development strategy, the CDO will work in partnership with the Development team to develop and execute appropriate travel cultivation events and will participate in those events nationally and internationally.
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