Harvard University

Major Gifts Officer

Cambridge, MA, United States

No sponsorship$12k-$15kDetected 10 hours ago

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About the role

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?
Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will carry a portfolio of prospects capable of making leadership and major gift level gifts to the Harvard Art Museums.

Support or conduct face-to-face visits, solicitations, and other high-level interactions with major gift donors and prospects either independently or along with another colleague as individual strategies may require. Conduct 12-15 prospect visits per month.
Partner with senior members of the Harvard Art Museums staff on strategy, cultivation, and face-to-face visits with donors.
Work with IA team members to prioritize research needs and develop presentation materials to underpin prospect strategies, including background information and talking points. Prepare proposals as needed to support solicitations.
In coordination with IA team colleagues, ensure appropriate and meaningful donor recognition and manage the stewardship process for individuals within the assigned portfolio, including preparing gift agreements.
Assess giving potential, recommend target ask amounts, develop personalized strategies, and secure gifts from each respective prospect.
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Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, including supporting art museums events.
Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:

Must be enthusiastic about advancing the Harvard Art Museums as well as its mission and programs
At least 1 year of direct solicitations with a proven track record of closing gifts at the $10,000+ level
Results-oriented and committed to departmental goals with a high degree of initiative to motivate high-level donors and volunteers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency and experience using a donor database
Ability to work under direction and be a team player, while also working independently and strategically with external constituents
Ability to set priorities, balance demands of multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Other Information:
This position has a 3-month orientation and review period.
Work Format Details

Meet the requisite benchmarks and achievement levels for the assigned portfolio to contribute to the overall achievement of the Harvard Art Museums' annual and long-term fundraising goals.
Identify new sources of support from individual major gift prospects and renew existing annual gifts as needed at the $10,000+ level.
Work both independently and as a team member to manage relationship building, cultivation, and solicitation within an assigned portfolio of individual major gift donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual and multi-year leadership and major gifts.

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.

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