Development Coordinator, International Philanthropy

Company 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 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.

• The International Philanthropy Coordinator supports frontline fundraising activities through donor briefings, prospect and topical research, strategy development, stewardship coordination with Donor Relations, donor and faculty correspondence, gift proposal development, and international gift policy submissions. The position works closely with Gift Management to ensure accurate gift processing and provides support to international senior leadership and faculty engagement activities.
• Provides high-level support for international donor meetings, events, communications, and travel planning. Advises and assists Development Assistants with complex international itineraries and related logistics.
• Supports key international initiatives under the guidance of senior fundraisers, including:
  • The Global Advisory Council, its annual meeting, and year-round member engagement.
  • Proposal development and fundraising activities related to international donors and priority initiatives.
• Supports Senior Directors in managing donor pipelines and fundraising strategy; serves as the primary development office liaison to the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs; and assists with engagement of faculty leaders and internationally focused centers and programs.
• In partnership with Research & Prospect Management and fundraisers across Harvard, assists in identifying, qualifying, and prioritizing international prospects; tracking cultivation and solicitation activity; developing prospect profiles; and preparing briefing materials for faculty and senior University leaders.
• Manages the briefing and appointment process for international prospect meetings involving the President, Provosts, Deans, senior faculty, and other University leaders. Reviews briefing materials, assesses University affiliations and giving history, monitors relevant activity, and aligns recommendations with institutional priorities.
• Serves as a liaison to Research & Prospect Management, coordinating requests for prospect research and producing organizational profiles, background materials, and briefings on individual and institutional prospects.
• Works independently in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple priorities across geographic regions and University initiatives. Anticipates needs, advances projects proactively, resolves challenges, and provides guidance to…