Leadership Giving Officer

Posted 17 days ago

massachusetts institute of technologySomerville (MA)

Fundraising Managers Grantmaking Foundations

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$107,100

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About the role

Posting DescriptionLEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER (LGO), Civil and Environmental Engineering, will create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan, designed to raise financial support and awareness for CEE; and manage, build and execute successful fundraising strategies for a mature portfolio (including Core Team) creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major and principal gifts in support of MIT's fundraising priorities, capital projects and other departmental priorities. Job RequirementsREQUIRED: Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering or scientific field, or equivalent; a minimum of three years of direct fundraising experience, preferably with a higher education organization; and exceptional interpersonal, organizational, project management, and communication skills–both written and oral–as well as time management skills; the ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion; and a high level of computer competency, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED: A proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of 6-figure+ gifts and entrepreneurial approach to developing a prospect pool. Job #25102 Travel required for ~20% of time. 8/4/2025

Job Number: 25102 Functional Area:

Development/Fundraising

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

School Area: Engineering Pay Range Minimum:$107,100 Pay Range Maximum:$140,600

Employment Type:

Full-time (Hybrid)
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Pay Grade: 10

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