About the role

Posting DescriptionLEADERSHIP 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 RequirementsREQUIRED: 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:
  • ExemptVisa Sponsorship Available:
NoSchedule:
Pay Grade: 10

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Salary

$107,100

Experience level

Manager

Location

Somerville, MA

Occupation

Fundraising Managers

Industry

Grantmaking Foundations

Posted

17 days ago

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