Howard H. Stevenson

Howard H. Stevenson (June 27, 1941) is the Sarofim-Rock Baker Foundation Professor Emeritus at Harvard University.

[1] He has taught courses and given lectures focused on real estate, new ventures, fundraising, wealth in families, and higher education.

[5] He is often credited as being the most successful fundraiser in the history of Harvard University, raising over $600 million in philanthropic support for initiatives in business, science, healthcare, and student life.

[4] Stevenson is the co-founder and founding president of Baupost Group, a money management firm currently led by Seth Klarman.

[6] Stevenson is the subject of a book written by his friend and former student, Eric Sinoway, an American author,[7] entrepreneur,[8] and executive,[9] titled Howard's Gift: Uncommon Wisdom to Inspire Your Life's Work,[10] which was released by St. Martin's Press on October 2, 2012.