Director of Development

MIT • Cambridge, MA

15d

About The Position

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT , Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), will create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan designed to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and garner financial support for EECS’s initiatives and academic programs. This position manages, builds and executes 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. A full job description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j5csa4lpupddykt16i445/06-EECS-Director-of-Development-updated-12.9.25_FINAL_TO-POST.docx?rlkey=wuy9v9ffomk4s5mjxy786tq8g&st=ns9viz02&dl=0

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in an engineering or scientific field
• a minimum of five years of experience in development, including experience stewarding high-capacity donors, preferably with a higher education organization
• exceptional interpersonal, organizational, project management, and communication skills–both written and oral–as well as time management skills
• ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion
• a high level of computer competency required, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Required to work evening and occasional weekend hours with advance notice
• Travel required for ~20% of time.

Nice To Haves

• MBA/MS, in a technical, engineering, or scientific field
• a proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of seven-figure gifts
• management experience
• experience with research university culture and administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees