Development Coordinator, Harvard College

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School/Unit Harvard University Central Administration Department Alumni Affairs and Development Job Function General Administration Location Cambridge Job Type Full-time Salary Grade 055 FLSA Status Non-exempt Union 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Term Appointment No

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.

Alumni Affairs and Development is a dedicated team supporting Harvards 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, Advancement Communications, Events & Donor Relations (ACED), University Development and Advancement Solutions (UDAS), the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and Office of Talent, Administration and Policy (OTAP).

Job Description

This full-time non-exempt position in the Harvard College Fund (HCF) reports to the Director of Development, Annual Programs and supports the work of several of the HCFs Annual Program Committees. Partnering closely with the Director and Annual Program Officers, the Coordinator will work to advance the specific objectives of these committees and the HCFs broader annual goals through projects designed to recruit, educate, and inspire volunteers and donors. Responsibilities may include coordinating HCF volunteer outreach and activity, creating materials for volunteer use and committee meetings, and occasional support for virtual and in-person meetings, events and trainings.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

With the Officers, coordinates volunteer outreach and engagement activity for assigned Harvard College Fund annual programs. This work includes, but is not limited to, tracking volunteer enlistments; helping onboard new volunteers; providing training and ongoing support for volunteers using the Harvard Volunteer Portal powered by GiveCampus; managing screening lists, solicitation assignments; preparing agendas and materials for calls and meetings; drafting volunteer communications and messaging; and reporting on volunteer activity.

Partners with the Annual Program Officers, as needed, on the planning and execution of committee meetings and trainings throughout the year.

Helps with curating and disseminating HCF team resources, including the ongoing management of the HCF Source pages, the annual HCF Fact Book and GiveCampus templates.

Supports ad hoc projects on behalf of the Director of Development and the HCF Management Team.

May be asked to provide additional support for the broader HCF team during times of peak activity or staff transition. Works closely with other members of the HCF support team to advance the goals of the department.

In concert with the needs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and AA&D, works periodically on special projects in collaboration with the FAS fundraising staff overall, above and beyond strict adherence to the needs of HCF, in order to advance the overall office fundraising objectives.

The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position.

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