Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture  and benefits  that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future  then take a look at this opportunity.

LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER, Resource Development, to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 to $5M, and in some cases, beyond $5M. Will manage and build successful fund-raising strategies for a portfolio focused on 2.0-4.0 rated prospects and some 1.0 rated prospects in a major market and possibly micro market by creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major gifts in support of MIT's fund-raising priorities. The work will involve collaborating with Resource Development and Alumni Association staff, school-based fund-raisers, senior Institute officers, faculty, alumni, volunteers, donors, and members of the Corporation’s development committee.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a bachelor's degree; at least three years of direct fund-raising experience; demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the benefactors and prospects of the Institute; excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, and volunteers; and a proven record of accomplishment in a position requiring independent planning and efficient utilization of time and resources. Seek an individual with well-proven human relations and communication skills who is familiar with business travel.  Familiarity with the business markets within the territory a plus. Advanced education is desirable. Experience in a higher education organization preferred.  Job #18029-10

Must be willing to travel approximately 30% of the time. 

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.