Senior Director Events

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Harvard University Full time

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Events will play a leadership role in shaping Harvard's engagement with individual principal gifts donors and prospects who have the potential to make 8- and 9-figure gifts to the University. As a principal gifts frontline fundraiser, the Senior Director will serve as an active member of the group of University-wide principal gifts fundraisers and adhere to Harvard's principles and best practices for listening to our donors, matching donor interests with core academic priorities, and operating with transparency and collegiality.

Key Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of experience as a seasoned fundraising professional with proven experience engaging high-net-worth individuals and a successful track record of developing strategies for multimillion-dollar, complex solicitations and raising principal-level gifts.
  • Ability to stay abreast of content that relates to academic and programmatic priorities across the University, particularly those of interest to the prospects in the principal gifts portfolio, and overall University news.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior academic administrators, faculty, and donors.
  • Ability to travel as needed to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, with the possibility of international travel.

Benefits

Harvard University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and commuting and transportation benefits.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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