About the job
Job Summary:
The Associate Director of Development at Harvard's Division of Continuing Education (DCE) will be instrumental in crafting, executing, and enhancing impactful annual giving and stewardship programs.
As a vital part of DCE's Advancement team, the Associate Director of Development will report directly to the Director of Advancement, while also collaborating closely with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development team. This reporting structure facilitates seamless coordination with FAS development teams, strategic alignment, and access to shared resources.
The primary aim of DCE is to ensure consistent annual support while increasing awareness of the diverse engagement opportunities available across FAS.
Key Responsibilities:
Development Strategy
- Establish and supervise strategies aimed at acquiring, retaining, and upgrading non-rated and non-managed donors contributing between $100 and $10,000, thereby creating a robust and sustainable donor pipeline for FAS Development.
- Formulate and direct DCE annual fund strategies, aligning fundraising priorities with institutional objectives and working closely with FAS to maximize donor engagement and opportunities.
- Ensure all fundraising communications adhere to content standards and align with best practices and University branding, utilizing FAS Development resources for strategic insights.
- Lead cross-functional, project-based initiatives that support DCE's fundraising goals, including outreach to emerging donor and volunteer communities.
- Develop, implement, and refine policies and procedures that promote consistent, scalable, and effective fundraising operations.
- Participate in various FAS, DCE, and University-wide meetings with teams involved in marketing, stewardship, annual giving, and research.
Annual Giving
- Oversee the strategic direction of annual giving programs in close collaboration with DCE's Director of Advancement and the FAS Development team, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and revenue targets.
- Manage a portfolio of annual fund priorities, establishing goals, identifying value propositions, allocating resources, and assessing performance to drive sustainable growth.
- Utilize the alumni database to enhance annual giving strategies, focusing on donor segmentation and accurate management of biographical records. Initiate programs that encourage alumni to update their information, ensuring data integrity and enhanced engagement.
- Recruit, guide, and manage volunteer leaders within the Harvard Extension Alumni Association.

