The 2027 Class Committee is supported by the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) in partnership with the Harvard College Fund (HCF). The priority of this committee is to bring the class together as a whole by modeling and facilitating communication, participation, volunteerism, and philanthropy among classmates. The Class Committee is formed in the senior year and continues in alumni life.
Through this program, Harvard College Fund Marshals work in the field of Advancement as students, making valuable connections with key institutional leaders, donors and alumni through HCF hosted events. The goal of the HCF Marshals is to use these connections to educate their peers about the importance of philanthropy in alumni life.
Senior Year Responsibilities
Six members of the senior class are appointed by the Harvard College Fund (HCF) staff to help build a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism amongst their peers by developing and executing a variety of engagement and educational efforts. Taking on the responsibility of HCF Marshal is a significant time commitment senior year (average 3+ hours a week in fall semester/average 6+ hours a week in spring semester) and should be considered your most significant extracurricular commitment.
- Review all HAA and HCF onboarding materials to understand best practices and all areas of support the HAA and HCF provide.
- Develop a working understanding of the mission and impact of the Harvard College Fund.
- Partner with HCF Staff to conduct research with current students, develop a plan, and execute HCF focused educational events to engage with current students.
- Create programming and digital/print materials to educate the broader undergraduate community about the HCF’s impact on the student experience, and collaborate with Class Committee leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives specifically for the senior class.
- Examples of past events: Sponsoring senior week Olympics, creating photobooth props, treating students to free dessert during gratitude events, hosting trivia wheel at events, hosting a trivia night, speaking at events, and collaborating with program marshals and house representatives to create video content.
- Work with all Marshals to appoint Class Secretary, Class Treasurer, Media Team Members, and House Representatives
- Collaborate with House Representatives in the fall semester to organize an event in each House incorporating a reflection and gratitude component.
- Attend weekly in-person meetings (Fall and Spring):
- Attend additional meetings and trainings as necessary.
- Attend Executive Committee meetings (6-7 throughout the year).
- Attend the Harvard College Volunteer Assembly and at least one other HCF/HAA-sponsored alumni volunteer-related event.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Innovative thinking
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Strong communication skills (writing and in-person)
- Adaptability
- Ability to collaborate with peers, HCF Staff, and Harvard leaders
- Understanding of campus activities and student engagement opportunities
Alumni Life Responsibilities
- Remain a Harvard College Fund volunteer on the Recent Graduate Leadership Committee (RGLC) and continue to solicit classmates to participate in philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
- Help plan, run, and promote class and alumni events on campus, online, and regionally.
- Attend Class Committee meetings as convened by the First and Second Marshal.
- Stay in touch with the HCF and HAA and help identify and recruit new alumni volunteers.
- Coordinate with the First and Second Marshal and HAA on transition planning if you step down.