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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
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. 
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    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 
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    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.

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