Harvard University

Harvard University

Director of Prospect Strategy & Research

Boston, MA, United States · Director

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About the role

  • It is among the world's most trusted sources of management education and thought leadership.
  • HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday - Friday.
  • The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable approaches to prospect identification and prioritization that leverage research, analytics, constituent engagement data, screenings, and emerging technologies.
  • Partner with fundraising leadership to support portfolio strategy, pipeline development, and fundraising planning.
  • Support proactive prospecting efforts focused on strategic industries, alumni segments, affinity groups, and emerging opportunities.
  • Support the continued development of relationship intelligence and network-based approaches to prospect strategy.
  • Maintain quality standards and consistency across ratings, screenings, prospect identification, and research practices.
  • Provide leadership for workflows, service models, and operational processes that support prospect strategy and research activities.
  • Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting that provide visibility into team activities, outcomes, and organizational impact.
  • Partner with analytics and advancement operations teams to support data-informed decision making and prospect prioritization efforts.
  • Recruit, manage, coach, and develop prospect strategy and research staff.
  • Support the documentation of methodologies, workflows, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in prospect research, prospect development, fundraising strategy, advancement operations, or a related field required.
  • Strong understanding of major gift fundraising, prospect management, and prospect development principles.
  • Experience working with prospect research tools, screening resources, and constituent data.

Nice to have

  • We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

Skills

  • The following are preferred:
  • Experience in higher education advancement.
  • Experience supporting campaign planning and fundraising strategy initiatives.
  • Experience integrating analytics, prospect scoring, or predictive models into prospect strategy efforts.
  • Familiarity with relationship intelligence and network analysis methodologies.
  • Experience implementing technology solutions, workflow enhancements, automation initiatives, or AI-enabled tools.
  • Experience leading organizational change or process improvement efforts.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal
  • Other Information:
  • A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
  • Collaborate with advancement partners to identify opportunities to broaden prospect coverage and strengthen fundraising pipelines.
  • Evaluate opportunities to leverage automation, AI-enabled tools, screening resources, and other technologies to improve efficiency and expand prospect coverage.
  • Create an environment that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, was founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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