Director, Resource Development, Open Learning

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

DIRECTOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Open Learning will lead the strategy and execution of philanthropic fundraising for MIT Open Learning. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Open Learning the Director secures $5-$7 million dollars annually from individual donors foundations and corporations to meet revenue goals in support of Open Learnings mission. The Director develops all phases of Open Learnings development program to expand philanthropic support for our programs initiatives and units. The Director will manage a team of 3-6 individuals working at various levels to establish and maintain relationships within MIT and with donors communicate with the broader community and execute fundraising strategies. The Director also serves on the Open Learning Senior Management Team to inform decision making on the direction of the organization.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree; a minimum of ten years of experience in development preferably with knowledge of the academic area of the appointing unit; and knowledge of planned giving (bequests trusts gift annuities etc.).

Domestic and international travel required as well as occasional nights and weekends.

The Director Resource Development is required to work in person on campus in Cambridge Massachusetts two to three days per week when not traveling for business. The in-person requirement is determined by the Vice Provost Open Learning and is subject to change based on the needs of Open Learning and MIT.

11/18/2025

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Posting DescriptionDIRECTOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Open Learning will lead the strategy and execution of philanthropic fundraising for MIT Open Learning. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Open Learning the Director secures $5-$7 million dollars annually from individual donors foundations and corporati...