Senior Development Coordinator

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Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Why join Harvard University's American Repertory Theater?

The  American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)  is part of  Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) and is a leading force in American theater, producing groundbreaking work in Cambridge and beyond.

The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University seeks a highly detail-oriented coordinator to join the A.R.T. development team. The Senior Development Coordinator supports the A.R.T.’s development department including front-line fundraisers and other primary department functions such as board management, campaign prospect research and support, membership events, maintaining governance documentation and other development materials, activities in support of the annual fund and capital campaign submission, and special projects as needed. This position is responsible for assisting the Chief Development Officer (CDO) with day-to-day operations, as well as providing support for the development team. Reporting to the CDO, the Senior Development Coordinator should have a broad range of fundraising and development experience in non-profits working with a volunteer board and donors. The A.R.T. is in the midst of a $250M+ capital campaign for a new building that will open to the public in the spring of 2027.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

 Executive Support

• Assist the CDO with various administrative duties, including management of the CDO’s calendar and inbox, general correspondence, including writing draft emails and supporting email communications. 
• Ensure that continuity of donor engagement is coordinated between other front-line fundraisers at A.R.T., the Artistic Director, and University Development Office (UDO). 
• Working with executive leadership, help set agendas for both the Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors’ meetings, as well as all committee meetings; approximately 40 per year.
• Prepare content and materials, technology, scheduling, staffing, and notating for said meetings, and conduct necessary follow-up.
• Assist CDO in the establishment and management of ad hoc board committees, task forces, and working groups as special initiatives, needs, and projects arise.

Institutional Giving

• Assist the Associate Director, Institutional Giving with standard renewal grant applications, funder reports, and support the compilation of supplemental materials for new or major grant applications.
• Conduct regular prospect research for institutional giving and lead campaign gifts and share out findings to the development team; draft gift proposals as needed.
• Update and maintain the tracking spreadsheet, grants calendar, and necessary funder information including contact reports in Tessitura.

Events

• Assist the development team with RSVP tracking, invite drafting and deployment, and on-site and virtual event management. 
• Prepare donor bio information for leadership and fundraisers.

Other

• Assisting the development operations with receipt reconciliation, budgeting, gift entry, and contact reports.
• Maintain donor biographies and prep leadership for donor meetings. 
• Support the development team on special projects, as needed.
• Coordinates communication across A.R.T. and University departments as it relates to philanthropic activity, including the artistic, engagement, marketing, communication, and production teams.

Basic Qualifications are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this roe.

• Five or more years of related experience. Education beyond high school may count toward experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Customer service and problem-solving orientation and attitude
• Knowledge of theater is preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screenings: Identity, Criminal, and Credit.
• Other Information:
  • Please note: a cover letter is required when applying for this role.
  • This position will have a 3-month orientation and review period. 

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• 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 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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