Leadership Giving Officer

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 #25102Travel 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