Development Assistant

Job Summary

The Development team at Harvard Law School is a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to securing philanthropic support to advance the vision and priorities of the Dean of HLS.   

We are seeking a Development Assistant to support three frontline fundraisers. This position is an integral member of a larger team and has responsibility for a wide range of complex and confidential administrative support duties. The Development Assistant actively participates in major and principal gift work, with a focus on supporting international advancement and planned giving activities. 

As Development Assistant you will: 

• Conduct preliminary prospect research, track solicitation process and progress, and update contact reports.   

• Assist team in coordinating prospect portfolios and works with major gift officers to identify prospects utilizing prospecting and reporting tools.  

• Schedule meetings/appointments and makes travel arrangements. Compile prospect profiles and related briefing materials; support prospect visit follow-up by preparing correspondence, reports, and adding relevant data to the central prospect database.  

• Prepare travel expenses for processing.   

• Assist with the planning and coordination of leadership events.  

• Respond to donor and alumni inquiries as appropriate.  

• Serve as liaison for HLS administrative offices, alumni, donors, and volunteers.  

• Collaborate and coordinate joint travel and events for major gift initiatives as well as with other fundraising teams. 

• Works closely with other Development Assistants to lead and manage various projects.  

• Prepare materials for presentation and distribution.   

• Perform other duties as necessary.