CrawlJobs Logo
HBS Logo HBS · Sales

Assistant Director, Reunion and Leadership Giving

United States, Boston Employment contract · Job Posted May 29, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

The Assistant Director is a frontline fundraising position responsible for managing class-based reunion fundraising campaigns and securing leadership gifts from alumni. Directly oversees reunion fundraising activity, including volunteer management, for a portfolio of classes to primarily raise support from alumni for the HBS Fund. Cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts of five-, six-, and seven-figures from a portfolio of class-based prospects. Identifies, enlists, and manages volunteer leadership who serve as partners in driving class fundraising activities and leads class fundraising committee meetings and calls. Develops and/or collaborates on class campaign and individual prospect strategies. This position requires a strong command of fundraising principles, a familiarity with the objectives of reunion and leadership giving fundraising, a high level of organization and professionalism, and the ability to work with a sophisticated and high-level alumni constituency.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage class-based reunion fundraising campaigns and secure leadership gifts from alumni
  • Oversee reunion fundraising activity including volunteer management for a portfolio of classes
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of five-, six-, and seven-figures from a portfolio of class-based prospects
  • Identify, enlist, and manage volunteer leadership
  • Lead class fundraising committee meetings and calls
  • Develop and/or collaborate on class campaign and individual prospect strategies
  • Oversee a portfolio of reunion and non-reunion classes and development and management of class gift committees
  • Identify and recruit class leadership and fundraising volunteers
  • Set goals, develop and implement class fundraising plans
  • Collaborate with class leaders and colleagues on individual prospect strategies
  • Manage a portfolio of leadership gift prospects
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni
  • Coordinate with Gift Opportunities team on proposals and gift agreements
  • Partner with Donor Relations team on stewardship of named funds
  • Determine and execute fundraising strategies to increase reunion class giving
  • Analyze fundraising activity to identify ideas for improvement
  • Advise on class fundraising strategies
  • Participate in class leadership conference calls
  • Survey class leadership and donor prospects
  • Determine solicitation strategies for leadership gift prospects
  • Work to increase dollars, educate volunteers, and drive donor retention and acquisition
  • Collaborate regularly across HBS Development and External Relations to promote strategies
  • Conduct approximately 75 personal visits annually for recruitment, volunteer management, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes
  • Partner with Direct Marketing colleagues on development of reunion appeals strategy
  • Strategically plan events and programs in support of fundraising activities
  • Partner closely with Alumni Relations
  • Work on special projects to advance overall fundraising objectives
  • Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum five years of experience in fundraising and administration and/or related transferable experience
  • Strong command of fundraising principles, a high level of organization, professionalism, and a familiarity with the objectives of reunion, annual, and unrestricted-gift fundraising
  • Demonstrated success in reunion and/or leadership giving, devising cultivation and solicitation strategies, volunteer management, and event management
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and goal-oriented environment
  • Ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects, and handle difficult situations
  • Ability to listen as well as to influence and persuade others
  • Self-starter who can work effectively as a team member and promote collaboration in an environment of accountability
  • Motivated to learn and flexible to change
  • Proven ability to motivate, engage, and work with alumni and members of the Harvard University community, including high-level donors and leadership volunteers
  • Superior written and verbal communications skills
  • Computer literacy required
  • must have experience with Windows and databases

What we offer

  • 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
HBS - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Assistant Director, Reunion and Leadership Giving

8 matching positions

Assistant Director, Annual Leadership Giving

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director, Annual Leadership Giving, ...
Location
Location
United States , South Street Landing
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
brown.edu Logo
Brown University
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development and fundraising or similar transferable experience required
  • Minimum 3 years of direct volunteer management or development experience required with progressive responsibility
  • Demonstrated success in solicitation of 5-figure+ gifts is highly preferred
  • Some supervisory experience preferred
  • Previous experience working in a university setting preferred
  • Ability to travel and work evening/weekend hours as appropriate for donor visits and events
  • Demonstrated success in reunion and/or leadership giving, devising cultivation and solicitation strategies, and volunteer management
  • Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills with the ability to conceive, propose, execute, and evaluate short- and long-term plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals of the Advancement Division
  • Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate and build positive rapport with varied constituencies professionally
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and implement philanthropic education efforts to increase the number of Brown Annual Fund Leader gifts from graduate and undergraduate alumni 15+ years out
  • Identify, recruit, train, and staff a high-level Council of volunteers engaged in peer solicitations of Brown Annual Fund Leaders, the BAF Leadership Council (BAFLC)
  • Collaborate with internal Prospect Managers (PMs) and Annual Giving colleagues on solicitations of prospects by members of this volunteer Council
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Director of Advancement

The Senior Director of Advancement will develop and manage a portfolio of major ...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
86482.00 - 129723.00 USD / Year
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • A minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, Required
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively with faculty and senior-level prospects and donors. Required
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently in a fast-paced environment is crucial, as is understanding of prioritization and time management. Required
  • This position requires an individual who excels at cultivating and soliciting in an organized fashion, as well as prioritizing based on campaign timetables, competing priorities, and return on investment. Required
  • Strong skills in written and oral communication. Demonstrated ability to communicate campaign priorities and funding opportunities verbally and in writing. Required
  • Strong collaborative skills. Required
  • Sufficiently well-organized to deal effectively with donor stewardship issues and “moves” to advance donors according to a plan. Required
  • Highly motivated and independent working style. Required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects for Simon Business School
  • Develop sufficient knowledge of Simon to effectively represent the school on the road
  • Provide guidance and assistance to university officers representing Simon
  • Focus primarily on prospects in select major markets
  • Ensure an appropriately sized prospect pool is strategically qualified, cultivated, and solicited
  • Work with regional staff
  • Carry a portfolio of approximately 120 prospects, with specific solicitation and dollar goals
  • Effectively track and manage prospect “moves,” short- and long-term strategies, and next steps
  • Work with the team to help manage Simon’s stewardship activities
  • Work with central partners to create meaningful interactions with donors
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Customer Manager

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for sales and strategic gro...
Location
Location
United States , Grand Rapids
Salary
Salary:
52200.00 - 65200.00 USD / Year
acosta.com Logo
Acosta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
  • Minimum of 6 months in retail (CPG industry), marketing, space management, or resets
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and web-based applications
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Experience in sales administration or finance is a plus
  • Visual acuity and color perception
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to push/pull materials
  • Active listening and verbal communication
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Achieve Sales Objectives: Deliver volume and sales fundamentals—including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving—while optimizing cost efficiency
  • Strategic Account Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive Customer Business Plan aligned with principal priorities to ensure long-term success
  • Client Relationship Management: Engage directly with key decision-makers to present and sell business plans, programs, and growth strategies
  • Cost and Revenue Optimization: Maximize revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contests while managing expenditures and maintaining cost-effective operations
  • In-Store Execution: Ensure a superior in-store presence by collaborating with customer operations teams and maintaining strong retail execution
  • Trade Marketing Management: Oversee trade marketing funds, coordinate direct shipments, and leverage data insights to support sales initiatives
  • Budget Compliance: Operate within established budgets, ensuring efficient and effective resource utilization
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Maintain proactive communication with key principals and internal teams to ensure alignment and collaboration
  • Retail Collaboration: Partner with Retail Sales Managers on major initiatives such as new product launches, promotional drives, and contests
  • Market Intelligence: Apply market and customer insights to involve marketing, technology, and administrative resources in achieving business goals
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Shift Supervisor

We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connec...
Location
Location
United States , Alpharetta
Salary
Salary:
16.50 - 24.00 USD / Hour
https://www.cvshealth.com/ Logo
CVS Health
Expiration Date
July 20, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Deductive reasoning ability, analytical skills and computer skills
  • Advanced communication skills and supervision skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some early morning, overnight and weekend shifts, to work overtime as needed, and to respond to urgent issues at the store when they arise
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Work effectively with store management and store crews
  • Supervise the store's crew through assigning, directing and following up of all activities
  • Effectively communicate information both to and from store management and crews
  • Assist customers with their questions, problems and complaints
  • Promote CVS customer service culture. (Greet, offer help, and thank)
  • Handle all customer relations issues in accordance with company policy and promote a positive shopping experience for all CVS customers
  • Maintain customer/patient confidentiality
  • Price merchandise
  • Stock shelves
  • Execute the displays, sign and inventory of weekly, promotional, and seasonal merchandise
What we offer
What we offer
  • dental
  • vision
  • wellness resources
  • employee discounts
  • access to certain voluntary benefits
  • other programs
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Territory Manager

As a member of Baxter's sales team, you'll be aligned to one of our global busin...
Location
Location
United States , Connecticut
Salary
Salary:
96000.00 - 132000.00 USD / Year
https://www.baxter.com/ Logo
Baxter
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, or 6+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Three years of medical/hospital sales experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to support effective sales strategies
  • Willingness to travel to both remote and urban locations, independently or with other personnel
  • Proven sales performance, a strong team orientation, and solid organizational skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Achieve sales quotas across a diverse portfolio including Baxter's Pharma, Access, Drug Delivery, Nutrition, and Fluid Therapy products
  • Implement sales strategies and execute business plans to deliver on volume, product mix, and profit objectives
  • Call on acute-care hospital customers
  • deliver effective presentations
  • and provide product information, demonstrations, and education
  • Partner closely with Infusion Systems and the broader Baxter team to meet goals and objectives
  • Protect, service, and grow the existing customer base
  • Manage and optimize Baxter's GPO contracts
  • Serve as a resource for market information to management and marketing teams
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
  • insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • educational assistance programs
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
  • family and medical leaves of absence
  • paid parental leave
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Program Cost and Schedule Analyst

For over 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight train...
Location
Location
United States , Tampa
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
aerosimulation.com Logo
Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI)
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience using Deltek COBRA and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is required
  • Experience in a business analyst or technical position, preferably in a DoD and Government contracting environment
  • Experience developing detailed schedules in Microsoft Project
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required
  • Experience developing, managing and forecasting corporate indirect rates
  • Experience developing, managing and forecasting corporate cash flow
  • Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, or independently, as necessary, and be a self-starter who can develop comprehensive and logical plans effectively and efficiently, based upon multiple inputs
  • Must be detailed oriented, ensuring accuracy in work products
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Budget baseline development
  • Cost risk analysis/assessment
  • Preparation of cost reports
  • Preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis
  • Development and analysis of estimates to complete
  • Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting
  • Perform cost assessments to identify and mitigate program risks
  • Proactively engage with Program Management, Group Leaders and Functional Managers to measure progress and to identify resource constraints that may impact key project milestones
  • Communicate with Customer and Subcontractor peers on schedule related matters
  • Work with proposal teams to develop a project road map identifying the work to be completed, deadlines for completing key milestones and identify critical resources that will be required to execute a project successfully
What we offer
What we offer
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • flexible work environment
  • generous paid time off
  • professional development opportunities
  • industry competitive compensation
  • medical
  • dental
  • 401k
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Business Manager

As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's suc...
Location
Location
United States , Grand Rapids
Salary
Salary:
72600.00 - 82000.00 USD / Year
acosta.com Logo
Acosta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • A proven track-record in sales
  • preferably with a food broker or national company
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills
  • Ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations
  • Proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function
  • Willing to travel
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Achieve Sales Goals: Deliver principals’ volume, share, and sales fundamental goals (merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving) at the lowest possible cost while maximizing company revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contest earnings
  • Strategic Communication: Communicate principals’ priorities to Retail Sales Managers, Sales Technology Managers (IT), Marketing Managers, Business Managers, and the retail selling organization to ensure in-store presence and business objectives are met
  • Leadership and Reporting: Report directly to the General Manager or Team Leader, managing and participating in the development, design, and presentation of Acosta introduction to new principals
  • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with principals and customers, proactively communicating with key principals to foster collaboration and success
  • Team Collaboration: Coordinate ongoing communication between General Managers and key principals and collaborate with Retail Sales Managers on major retail initiatives such as new product introductions, selling drives, and contests
  • Market Insight: Coordinate principals’ market visits and key account calls, utilizing your knowledge of customer, market, and principal to successfully sell principals’ specific programs and initiatives
  • Strategic Utilization: Leverage insights from Senior Vice President, General Manager, Team Leaders, and Senior Business Managers to develop conceptual sales presentations that deliver principals’ objectives
  • Feedback and Improvement: Provide feedback on the effectiveness of principals’ strategies, selling programs, and initiatives to both the principal and the General Manager, and offer suggestions on how to build organizational capacity and improve our business
  • Information Management: Maintain current account distribution information, review market pricing reports for accuracy and competitive activity, and collect and report all competitive activity
  • Skill Development: Proactively manage your personal skill development plan and share customer/manufacturer information with team members to help build organizational capacity
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Territory Manager

As a member of Baxter's sales team, you'll be aligned to one of our global busin...
Location
Location
United States , Charlotte
Salary
Salary:
96000.00 - 132000.00 USD / Year
https://www.baxter.com/ Logo
Baxter
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, or 6+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Three years of medical/hospital sales experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to support effective sales strategies
  • Willingness to travel to both remote and urban locations, independently or with other personnel
  • Proven sales performance, a strong team orientation, and solid organizational skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Achieve sales quotas across a diverse portfolio including Baxter's Pharma, Access, Drug Delivery, Nutrition, and Fluid Therapy products
  • Implement sales strategies and execute business plans to deliver on volume, product mix, and profit objectives
  • Call on acute‑care hospital customers
  • deliver effective presentations
  • and provide product information, demonstrations, and education
  • Partner closely with Infusion Systems and the broader Baxter team to meet goals and objectives
  • Protect, service, and grow the existing customer base
  • Manage and optimize Baxter's GPO contracts
  • Serve as a resource for market information to management and marketing teams
What we offer
What we offer
  • Support for Parents
  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development
  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer
  • Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
  • Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right