Senior Leadership Officer
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
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.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors 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 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 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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