Leadership Giving Officer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Leadership Giving Officer for the School of Engineering (SoE) at the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive, strategic development plan designed to raise awareness, both internally and externally, strengthen relationships, and garner financial support for IMES' initiatives and academic programs. This role involves collaborating with the IMES director, key faculty and investigators, administration and finance officer, education director, and events/communications staff to increase the visibility of IMES and establish a thriving community of supporters, including philanthropic and industry partnerships. The officer will build, manage, and collaborate on a portfolio of individual donors and industry prospects, and work closely with MIT's central prospect management teams and colleagues within MIT's SoE Resource Development group and MIT's Office of Corporate Relations to identify and engage prospective individual donors and industry partners. This includes participating in face-to-face donor/industry partner/prospect visits, arranging faculty meetings/site tours/events, drafting high-level proposals, creating materials, and disseminating content related to IMES. The goal is to secure six- and seven-figure gift commitments while maximizing the director's and faculty's travel to engage with prospective donors and industry partners, and keeping all relevant donor/prospect records updated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering or scientific field.
• Three years' direct fundraising experience, preferably with a higher education organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management, time management, and written and oral communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial approach to developing a prospect pool.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion.
• High-level computer proficiency, including with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of six-figure+ gifts.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan for IMES.
• Collaborate with the IMES director, key faculty, and administration to increase visibility and support.
• Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors and industry prospects.
• Engage with prospective donors and industry partners through face-to-face visits.
• Arrange faculty meetings, site tours, and events.
• Draft high-level proposals and create related materials.
• Orchestrate meetings and interactions between faculty/staff and prospects.
• Maximize travel opportunities for engagement with donors.
• Maintain updated records of donor/prospect interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees