Senior Leadership Giving Officer
- Employer
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Aug 5, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT)
Senior Leadership Giving Officer MIT Chemical Engineering (ChemE) seeks a senior leadership giving officer to create and execute a comprehensive strategic development plan designed to raise financial support and awareness for ChemE with the goal of six-, seven- and eight-figure gift commitments. Will manage, build, and execute successful fundraising strategies for a mature portfolio, creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major and principal gifts in support of MIT's fundraising priorities, capital projects, and other departmental priorities. Responsibilities include collaborating with the department head, key faculty and investigators, administrative officer, and events/communications staff to increase the visibility of ChemE and establish a thriving community of supporters, including philanthropic and industry partnerships; collaborating on identifying and strategically engaging prospective donors and industry partners, including face-to-face donor/industry partner/prospect visits, arranging faculty meetings/site tours/events, drafting proposals, and creating materials; keeping donor/prospect records updated; and performing other duties as required. Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree
Five years’ direct fundraising experience, preferably in a
higher education organization
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management,
time-management, and written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Interest in the https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cheme.mit.edu/about/mission/&source=gmail&ust=1657285354202000&usg=AOvVaw0aFj2aaHs_Te1b8RLBhoij">ChemE
mission
Discretion and judgment with confidential
information/issues
Ability to interact effectively with diverse
constituencies
Ability to produce compelling written materials for department
leadership
Knowledge of professional options and career strategies,
particularly in engineering or related fields
Experience presenting to large groups
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and prospect
management systems or other CRM systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or M.S. in a technical, engineering, or scientific
field
Record of successful cultivation and solicitation of
seven-figure+ gifts
Entrepreneurial approach to developing a prospect pool
Experience with research university culture and
administration
Must be able to work evening and
occasional weekend hours with advance notice and to travel (20% of
the time) regionally and out of state.
Interested candidates may apply online
at https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hr.mit.edu/careers&source=gmail&ust=1657285354203000&usg=AOvVaw198wkw4KaqFNmqJaou2zi4">https://hr.mit.edu/careers.
Please reference job number 21513.
MIT is an equal opportunity
employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage
applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.
All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for
employment based on their experience and qualifications, 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. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be
found https://www.google.com/url?q=https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/90-relations-and-responsibilities-within-mit-community/92-nondiscrimination&source=gmail&ust=1657285354203000&usg=AOvVaw2T0VKaLmvTT3293B8HAh3p">here.
Senior Leadership Giving Officer MIT Chemical Engineering (ChemE) seeks a senior leadership giving officer to create and execute a comprehensive strategic development plan designed to raise financial support and awareness for ChemE with the goal of six-, seven- and eight-figure gift commitments. Will manage, build, and execute successful fundraising strategies for a mature portfolio, creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major and principal gifts in support of MIT's fundraising priorities, capital projects, and other departmental priorities. Responsibilities include collaborating with the department head, key faculty and investigators, administrative officer, and events/communications staff to increase the visibility of ChemE and establish a thriving community of supporters, including philanthropic and industry partnerships; collaborating on identifying and strategically engaging prospective donors and industry partners, including face-to-face donor/industry partner/prospect visits, arranging faculty meetings/site tours/events, drafting proposals, and creating materials; keeping donor/prospect records updated; and performing other duties as required. Required Qualifications:
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