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Senior Leadership Officer

Job Number: 26140
Functional Area: Development/Fundraising
Department: School of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sci
School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Pay Range Minimum: $127,500
Pay Range Maximum: $167,570

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 11

Posting Description

SENIOR LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER (SLGO), School of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences (SHASS), reporting to the SHASS Assistant Dean for Development, builds and executes successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of prospects and donors (including as a Core Team member on prospects managed by Central Development). The SLGO creates individualized solicitation plans (with a focus on gift cultivations ranging from $1 million to $5 million) in support of SHASS fundraising priorities. The SLGO will help create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan, designed to raise financial support and awareness for SHASS priorities, taking the lead on one or more School priorities. The role requires developing positive relationships and a deep understanding of the broad range of research and educational activities conducted within the School for the purpose of matching this work to potential donors.

The full job description is available here: https://shass.mit.edu/about-the-school/deans-office-and-leadership/#job-opportunities

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; a minimum of five years of direct fundraising experience, 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; and a high level of computer competency, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. PREFERRED: Proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of 7-figure+ gifts and an entrepreneurial approach to developing a prospect pool.

Travel is required for ~20% of time.

10/15/2026