Harvard Medical School · 3 weeks ago
BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expHarvard Medical School is dedicated to improving health and well-being through excellence in education and research. They are seeking an Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement to lead their fundraising efforts, secure philanthropic support, and cultivate relationships with donors. This role is crucial for advancing the mission of the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) and shaping its development program.
Education
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Ahmed S. Mohammed, MBA
Responsibilities
Develop and lead BSCP’s overall development strategy to grow philanthropic support in alignment with best practices; create annual plan and calendar
Lead all day-to-day activities for fundraising, including identifying new funding opportunities, managing donor communications, and creating case materials
Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate, individual, and institutional donors; design and implement a donor stewardship program
Serve as liaison to the BSCP Board Development Committee; engage Board members in fundraising efforts and donor outreach
Plan and execute fundraising events, such as the annual Evening of Hope gala, in collaboration with the Board, event co-chairs, and host committees
Research prospective donors, foundations, and companies; manage submission of proposals, grant requests, and funding inquiries
Oversee the implementation of donor-management software, ensuring smooth gift processing and reporting
Collaborate with OCCE to identify and pursue co-sponsored funding opportunities
Act as the primary point of contact for funding, donations, and fundraising campaign inquiries
Oversee the implementation and integration of BSCP's new donor-management software, including developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure seamless gift processing, timely acknowledgments, and accurate reporting for enhanced donor engagement and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in development, fundraising, or donor engagement
Proven experience building and maintaining donor relationships and executing successful fundraising strategies
Demonstrated experience working effectively with internal teams, administrators, volunteers, and donors to advance engagement and fundraising goals
Strong interpersonal, written communication, and listening skills
High initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently
A strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and drive results
Experience managing donor databases and utilizing CRMs (Bloomerang experience a plus)
A strong interest in STEM education
Benefits
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
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard Medical School
At Harvard Medical School, our mission is to create and nurture a diverse community of the best people committed to leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease.
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