The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University comprises Harvard College, an undergraduate school that seeks to set the standard for residential liberal arts and sciences education in the twenty-first century; the Harvard Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, which develops solutions to the world’s greatest problems through interdisciplinary collaboration; and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, which develops the next-generation of leading scholars and researchers.
The
Harvard College Fund drives all philanthropy in support of the Faculty of Arts
and Sciences. For 90 years, the Harvard College Fund has built a community of
alumni, parents, and friends who are dedicated to advancing the teaching and
learning mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
The Opportunity
The
Harvard College Fund is seeking a highly experienced Executive Director of Reunions and Annual Campaigns to establish
long-term strategic plans that translate into actionable annual fundraising goals,
develop systems to manage a large-scale, volunteer-driven program, and lead a
fundraising staff of approximately 35 employees. The Executive Director will collaborate
on development strategies and planning across a multi-tiered development office
and across schools and departments within the University. S/he will be the
primary driver of activity and engagement for the Harvard College Fund, and
will participate in the recruitment and solicitation of alumni and parent
volunteer leadership.