BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement - Military veterans preferred

BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement

ID: 67444BR
JOB FUNCTION: Alumni Affairs and Development
LOCATION: Boston
WORK FORMAT: Hybrid
JOB TYPE: Full-time
BRAND: Harvard Medical School

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard Medical School?

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

About the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP):

The Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) exists to increase the representation of individuals from underserved communities in science and medicine, while helping science-related industries and institutions build a more diverse workforce. We connect students from diverse backgrounds with mentors, resources, and experiences to overcome barriers to higher education and reach their full potential. BSCP also creates a community of support giving young people the confidence to achieve their most ambitious goals. Since our founding in 1991, we have supported more than 17,000 students from 41 countries, all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.

BSCP is at an exciting juncture of growth, and we are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial fundraising professional to grow and lead our development program. As the first Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement, you will be important in driving our mission by securing philanthropic support, building lasting relationships with funders, and advancing donor engagement efforts. This highly independent role reports directly to the Executive Director, under the leadership of the Office for Culture and Community Engagement (OCCE) at Harvard Medical School. It offers an opportunity to shape the future of BSCP’s development program. The organizational budget is approximately $1.5 million annually, which is raised yearly from private philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead BSCP’s overall development strategy to grow philanthropic support in alignment with best practices; create annual plan and calendar.
• Lead all day-to-day activities for fundraising, including identifying new funding opportunities, managing donor communications, and creating case materials.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate, individual, and institutional donors; design and implement a donor stewardship program.
• Serve as liaison to the BSCP Board Development Committee; engage Board members in fundraising efforts and donor outreach.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, such as the annual Evening of Hope gala, in collaboration with the Board, event co-chairs, and host committees.
• Research prospective donors, foundations, and companies; manage submission of proposals, grant requests, and funding inquiries.
• Oversee the implementation of donor-management software, ensuring smooth gift processing and reporting.
• Collaborate with OCCE to identify and pursue co-sponsored funding opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for funding, donations, and fundraising campaign inquiries.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of BSCP's new donor-management software, including developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure seamless gift processing, timely acknowledgments, and accurate reporting for enhanced donor engagement and operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in development, fundraising, or donor engagement.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience building and maintaining donor relationships and executing successful fundraising strategies.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with internal teams, administrators, volunteers, and donors to advance engagement and fundraising goals.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and listening skills.
• High initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and drive results.
• Experience managing donor databases and utilizing CRMs (Bloomerang experience a plus).
• Passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and a strong interest in STEM education.

• Appointment End Date: December 31, 2025
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity

The current term for this position is set to conclude on December 31, 2025. However, an extension through December 2028 is currently in the works. Funding for this position operates on a three-year cycle.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

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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 058. 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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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