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Leadership Giving Officer

$107.1k

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Posting Description

LEADERSHIP 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 Requirements

REQUIRED : 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)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 10
Vacancy posted 18 hours ago
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