Managing Director of Research, FAS

Harvard University Central Administration

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Job Description

Alumni Affairs and Development is a dedicated team supporting Harvard's advancement activity through front-line fundraising, alumni and volunteer engagement, technology, prospect management and research, business process, events, communications, and many other areas.

Our goal is to create an environment of respect that leverages the many talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees; to deliver the strongest possible results by incorporating diverse perspectives into our daily work; and to make AA&D a great place to work for everyone. We strive to live our values of respect, inclusion, trust, collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation; and open communication and effective information sharing in our daily interactions and our work.

AA&D is comprised of the University Development Office (UDO), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development, AA&D Resources, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

The Managing Director proactively identifies opportunities for prospect identification and qualification for purposes of pipeline development. Plans, develops, and implements prospect research strategies that provide information needed to maximize philanthropic engagement. Develops focused research profiles, prospect lists, identifies networks and analysis of philanthropic interests for potential FAS prospects. Uses in house and external resources to identify new prospects. Interprets biographical and financial information on individuals, corporations and foundations based on fundraising strategies and objectives. Keeps abreast of current events, philanthropic trends and Harvard's fundraising objectives.

Job-Specific Responsibilities :

FAS Research Lead

• Manages four to seven full time researchers who support FAS fundraising efforts.
• Leads and oversees the full range of associated initiatives and activities that result in the identification of prospective new FAS donors, including both FAS affiliates and unaffiliated entities.
• Serves as the day-to-day lead on behalf of the AA&D Research and Prospect Management team for FAS leadership.
• Work in close partnership with FAS leadership to ensure proposed strategies align with FAS business needs and research team objectives.
• Collaborate with FAS leadership to fully understand goals, assess needs, appropriately prioritize and work with research colleagues to implement best in class research strategies with the goal of providing timely, efficient, actionable, and value-added information to build prospect pipelines and inform fundraising strategies.
• Leverage research expertise and knowledge of FAS priorities to advise on appropriate research activities to meet key fundraising and relationship building objectives.
• Utilize innovation and creative approaches that support FAS fundraisers in meeting outlined goals and objectives.

Oversight of FAS Research Efforts

Research, Qualification, and Prospect Identification

Working Conditions : This is a position for which school or unit leaders have determined 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications and Skills :

Additional Information

Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). 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 059. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the