Job Summary
The Development team at Harvard Law School is a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to securing philanthropic support to advance the vision and priorities of the Dean of HLS.
We are seeking a Development Assistant to support three frontline fundraisers. This position is an integral member of a larger team and has responsibility for a wide range of complex and confidential administrative support duties. The Development Assistant actively participates in major and principal gift work, with a focus on supporting international advancement and planned giving activities.
As Development Assistant you will:
- Conduct preliminary prospect research, track solicitation process and progress, and update contact reports.
- Assist team in coordinating prospect portfolios and works with major gift officers to identify prospects utilizing prospecting and reporting tools.
- Schedule meetings/appointments and makes travel arrangements. Compile prospect profiles and related briefing materials; support prospect visit follow-up by preparing correspondence, reports, and adding relevant data to the central prospect database.
- Prepare travel expenses for processing.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of leadership events.
- Respond to donor and alumni inquiries as appropriate.
- Serve as liaison for HLS administrative offices, alumni, donors, and volunteers.
- Collaborate and coordinate joint travel and events for major gift initiatives as well as with other fundraising teams.
- Works closely with other Development Assistants to lead and manage various projects.
- Prepare materials for presentation and distribution.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
3 or more years of experience in a related field. Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who:
- Are adept at working in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities and multiple constituencies.
- Employ effective communication skills, particularly via phone and email.
- Maintain discretion when handling confidential information.
- Have an ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at one time, are highly organized, possess sound judgement and strong attention to detail.
- Be an effective problem solver and able to represent the department in a professional manner.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision, but also able to collaborate well with team members.
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