BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Harvard University Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university’s overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities.
Job Summary:
The Executive Director will establish and lead a central Corporate and Foundations Relations (CFR) team within the University Development Office (UDO). The role will craft and implement strategies to increase philanthropic support from foundations and corporations, primarily to university priorities and cross‑school initiatives.
Job‑Specific Responsibilities
Assess the landscape of corporate and foundation philanthropy at Harvard and identify opportunities for added value and intersection with current and emerging University priorities.
Grow the corporate and foundations pipeline and personally manage a portfolio of prospects and funders.
Identify, set the strategy for, and facilitate relationships between top foundation leaders and University leadership for engagement and stewardship.
Liaise with Academic‑Corporate Initiatives and Technology Development teams to coordinate relationships with current and prospective corporate partners and funders to maximize revenue potential.
Collaborate with UDO and School fundraisers to provide technical expertise and execute coordinated fundraising activities and strategies, especially related to family foundations where the funder is an alumnus/a.
Develop cross‑disciplinary, transformational, and innovative funding opportunities and proposals that align with both university and foundation objectives.
Serve the UDO and School development offices as a resource for policies, procedures, and industry trends for corporate and foundation philanthropy.
Develop best practices and new systems for CFR portfolio and pipeline management, goal‑setting, and metrics.
Hire and manage the CFR department within UDO, including professional development and performance management.
Conduct work in alignment with the values of inclusion, respect, collegiality, excellence, and curiosity.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in corporate and foundations relations or relevant transferable experience, plus management experience.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel as necessary for donor and colleague meetings and events.
Expected to attend events such as reunions each Spring and department retreats on campus.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Fundraising experience at a major research university preferred, including major gifts and grants.
Experience building strong relationships with major regional and national foundations and knowledge of the foundation community.
Ability to inspire and lead a high performing and inclusive team.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with political savvy and capacity to build trust with internal and external constituencies.
Superb organizational skills and ability to think strategically and conceptually while managing multiple projects.
Computer literacy required (Windows PCs, prospect databases, videoconferencing platforms).
Additional Information
Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Orientation and Review Period: 6 months.
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity and Education.
Other Information: To learn more about AA&D and our team, please visit us here.
Benefits
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.
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. 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.
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Job Summary:
The Executive Director will establish and lead a central Corporate and Foundations Relations (CFR) team within the University Development Office (UDO). The role will craft and implement strategies to increase philanthropic support from foundations and corporations, primarily to university priorities and cross‑school initiatives.
Job‑Specific Responsibilities
Assess the landscape of corporate and foundation philanthropy at Harvard and identify opportunities for added value and intersection with current and emerging University priorities.
Grow the corporate and foundations pipeline and personally manage a portfolio of prospects and funders.
Identify, set the strategy for, and facilitate relationships between top foundation leaders and University leadership for engagement and stewardship.
Liaise with Academic‑Corporate Initiatives and Technology Development teams to coordinate relationships with current and prospective corporate partners and funders to maximize revenue potential.
Collaborate with UDO and School fundraisers to provide technical expertise and execute coordinated fundraising activities and strategies, especially related to family foundations where the funder is an alumnus/a.
Develop cross‑disciplinary, transformational, and innovative funding opportunities and proposals that align with both university and foundation objectives.
Serve the UDO and School development offices as a resource for policies, procedures, and industry trends for corporate and foundation philanthropy.
Develop best practices and new systems for CFR portfolio and pipeline management, goal‑setting, and metrics.
Hire and manage the CFR department within UDO, including professional development and performance management.
Conduct work in alignment with the values of inclusion, respect, collegiality, excellence, and curiosity.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in corporate and foundations relations or relevant transferable experience, plus management experience.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel as necessary for donor and colleague meetings and events.
Expected to attend events such as reunions each Spring and department retreats on campus.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Fundraising experience at a major research university preferred, including major gifts and grants.
Experience building strong relationships with major regional and national foundations and knowledge of the foundation community.
Ability to inspire and lead a high performing and inclusive team.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with political savvy and capacity to build trust with internal and external constituencies.
Superb organizational skills and ability to think strategically and conceptually while managing multiple projects.
Computer literacy required (Windows PCs, prospect databases, videoconferencing platforms).
Additional Information
Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Orientation and Review Period: 6 months.
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity and Education.
Other Information: To learn more about AA&D and our team, please visit us here.
Benefits
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.
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. 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.
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