BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement, Part-time

at  Harvard University

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement will create and lead BSCP’s first comprehensive strategy to expand philanthropic support for the BSCP. This role will independently drive all development and donor engagement efforts as well as coordinate the participation of Board members, staff, and other stakeholders in generating resources for BSCP. Specific duties include identifying and strengthening relationships with prospective and current funders, pursuing and managing corporate donors and individual supporters, leading strong donor and sponsor stewardship programs, and overseeing grant funding. This is a part-time (21 hours per week), two-year term position with the strong potential for extension and possible increased hours based on evaluation. The position is new and reports directly to the BSCP Executive Director (ED) under the leadership of the Dean for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership (DICP) at Harvard Medical School. Expected fundraising goal is approximately $1 Million annually with the anticipation that the amount will grow incrementally as time progresses.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Create, launch, and lead BSCP’s development strategy for growing revenue and relationships in a sustainable way aligned with industry standards and best practices.
• Lead the day-to-day activities required to secure philanthropic funding for BSCP including identifying potential funding opportunities and developing donor materials, such as a case for support.
• Develop and manage the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for all donors; create and implement a calendar of activities for each funder.
• Serve as staff liaison to the development committee for the BSCP Board of Directors; lead engagement of Board members around their own giving as well as determining fundraising goals, opportunities, and priorities; and manage the Board’s work identifying and engaging prospects.
• Lead strategy creation and implementation for all fundraising events, including but not limited to annual Evening of Hope gala; coordinate involvement of the Board development committee, event co- chairs, and host committee members in events.
• Conduct research on prospective funders including potential connections to BSCP and its volunteers/Board.
• Manage submission of proposals and grant requests for funders, as required.
• Drive collaboration with DICP in identifying funding across co-sponsored programs.
• Act as primary point of contact for funding, donations and fundraising campaign inquiries.
• Manage the acquisition and deployment of BSCP’s new donor-management software including development and implementation of standard operating procedures and smooth and efficient gift processing, acknowledgements, and reporting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and listening skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities and follow-up skills
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, to develop new ideas, and to gain stakeholder buy-in
• High level of independent judgement, initiative, accountability and flexibility
• Possesses a sophisticated understanding of planned giving outreach, solicitation, and stewardship approaches.
• Experienced writer with keen attention to detail
• Organized and comfortable working with CRMs to maintain detailed donor records as well as pull and analyze data
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with internal teams, administrators, volunteers and donors to advance engagement and fundraising goals
• Seeking a candidate with strong interest in diversity, equity & inclusion and STEM education
• Experience with Salesforce a plus

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