65752BRAuto req ID:65752BRJob Code:301057 Alumni Affairs Professional Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:BSCP Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement, Part-timeSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :057Time Status:Part-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• 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 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.

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.Department:Diversity Inclusion and Community PartnershipPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:Alumni Affairs and Development Position Description:

• Create and launch a development strategy for BSCP including overseeing the acquisition and deployment of donor-management software.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the use of donor-management software and reporting. Assure smooth and efficient gift processing and acknowledgement.

• Serve as staff liaison, along with ED, to the development committee for the BSCP Board of Directors; support Board giving; aid the committee in identifying fundraising goals, opportunities and priorities; and partner with the Board on identifying and engaging prospects.

• Oversee the day-to-day activities required to secure philanthropic funding for BSCP. The Advancement Officer will work closely with ED to identify potential funding opportunities and develop donor materials, such as a case for support.

• Collaborating with DICP in identifying funding across co-sponsored programs

• Support the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for all donors and implement SOPs of activities aligned with each potential funder.

• Conduct prospect research on potential funders including potential connections to BSCP and its volunteers/Board.

• Collaborate with ED to create proposals/grant requests for funders as required.

• Act as primary point of contact for funding, donations and fundraising campaign inquiries. Lead fundraising strategy alongside development committee and event co-chairs for all fundraising events, including but not limited to annual Evening of Hope gala.

School/Unit:Harvard Medical School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Summary:The Associate Director of Development and Donor Engagement will develop, implement and monitor BSCP’s first comprehensive strategy to expand philanthropic support for the BSCP. Duties include identifying and strengthening relationships with funders, pursuing and managing corporate and individual prospects, fostering strong donor and sponsor stewardship, and assisting in 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.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values (https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values)

https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement 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.

Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-AM1Work Format Details:This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.