BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement, Part-time
13-Aug-2024
BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement, Part-time
Harvard Medical School
66622BR
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
Additional Information
This is a two-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
Please note this is a part-time, 21 hours (.6 FTE) per week position.
This role is offered as hybrid where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA campus two days per week, one of which must be Thursday. Remaining days and schedule will be determined in conjunction with manager.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
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 hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. 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.
About Us
About the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP)
BSCP, an independent charitable non-profit organization, is housed in the Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership (DICP). The BSCP was established in 1991 with the aim of increasing the representation of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged individuals in all facets of science and medicine while helping health care institutions, biopharma/biotechnology firms, educational institutions, professional organizations and private industry members meet their need for a diverse workforce. The primary objective of all BSCP activities is to identify, inform, support, and provide mentoring for academically outstanding students/fellows, particularly from groups such as Black/African-American, Hispanic/LatinX and American Indian/Alaska Native, Disabled and LGBTQ.
Organizational Mission
BSCP inspires members of every race, ethnic background, gender and financial status to ask why not me? We meet the student where they are in their journey, provide a community to network and connect, and with encouragement, support and guidance, help them achieve their potential in pursuit of biomedical science and other science-related careers.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Alumni Affairs and Development
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
303058 Development Sr Specialist
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
058
Department
Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Part-time
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