Director of Development

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

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 EECSs 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 MITs fundraising priorities capital projects and other departmental priorities.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelors 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 skillsboth written and oralas well as time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion; and a high level of computer competency required including Word Excel and PowerPoint. PREFERRED: MBA/MS in a technical engineering or scientific field; a proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of seven-figure gifts; management experience; and experience with research university culture and administration.

Required to work evening and occasional weekend hours with advance notice.

Travel required for 20% of time.

12/11/2025

Required Experience:

Director

Posting DescriptionDIRECTOR 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 EECSs initiatives and academic programs. This positio...