Advancement Officer

The Advancement Officer works to implement strategic development, communications and outreach initiatives and support efforts to secure and manage diverse funding streams for the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of Harvard Law School. In collaboration with CHLPI leadership and staff, the Advancement Officer will support grant and donor activities and CHLPI’s strategic development efforts to manage CHLPI’s robust and complex funding portfolio. The Advancement Officer will serve to support a dynamic center that conducts public interest and clinical teaching in the food and health law fields. The work in the center includes both independent and collaborative teamwork in growing areas of local, national, and global importance. For more information about CHLPI, visit www.chlpi.org. 

As Advancement Officer, you will: 

• Plan and implement development activities to secure and maintain funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals.  
• Collaborate with CHLPI’s staff to develop, draft, and edit grant proposals and reports and relevant budgets; track and manage deadlines, reports, and deliverables for all grants; steward relationships with current funders. 
• Responsible for submitting all proposals and grant reports to potential and current funders on time; learn and utilize all external systems (e.g., funder portals) and internal systems (e.g., Harvard GMAS) for completing these tasks.  
• Perform prospect research to identify, evaluate and assist with securing funding from diverse foundations, corporations, individual donors, and governmental agencies; cultivate relationships with prospective funders. 
• Push forward CHLPI’s strategic development goals and plans, ensuring their alignment with other organizational strategic goals in areas of program, communications, and finance. 
• Liaise with Harvard departments and staff to complete advancement and development tasks and goals such as with colleagues in finance, sponsored research, and gifts management. 
• Coordinate accuracy, uniformity, and consistent messaging in all proposal and report submissions, and communications and development fundraising collateral. 
• Support coordinated administrative team functions and activities to maximize CHLPI’s organizational objectives; contribute to administrative tasks that further CHLPI’s development goals. 

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum five years of experience in development, fundraising, advancement, or related fields. 

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
• An understanding of prospect research principles and practices for securing grants and other fundraising opportunities; knowledge of fundraising information sources.  
• A high level of professionalism, collegiality, flexibility, and creativity.  
• Superior writing and editing skills.  
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and in teams.  
• Experience working with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and a commitment to prioritizing a purpose-driven approach in their work.   

Appointment End Date: This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal, subject to departmental funding and need. 

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week, Full-Time M-F.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education.

Other Information:

This position is eligible for either 100% remote or a hybrid work arrangement (some combination of onsite and remote). See Work Format Details below for additional information. Whether set up as a fully remote or hybrid work arrangement, travel to Cambridge, MA may be required for occasional key meetings and events.

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

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Work Format Details

This position is eligible for 100% remote work. Employees may work from any of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). At the discretion of the hiring department, fully remote employees may occasionally be required on-site at a Harvard location. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• 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 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. 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.