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, gaining knowledge of specific fundraising priorities and programs and supporting gift prospect assignments.
Job-Specific Responsibilities
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 make 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.