Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Donor Engagement Officer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Donor Engagement Officer
Job Number: 24522
Functional Area: Administration
Department: Communications, Events, Donor Relations, & Stewardship
School Area: VP for Resource Development
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
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Posting Description
DONOR ENGAGEMENT OFFICER, Communications, Events, Donor Relations, and Stewardship, in close collaboration with fundraisers, staff in the Office of the President, the Office of the Corporation, and other institute officers, will craft and convey for approval acknowledgements for the Institute’s most generous donors and volunteers; develop new and improve existing systems to assure coordinated information sharing and appropriate and timely application for acknowledgements; partner with cross-Institute colleagues to integrate strategic stewardship messaging in communications from senior Institute officers to donors; and proofreads and copyedits correspondence and serves an essential role in developing crisis response communications.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of experience in stewardship or donor relations, communications or related field; experience with crafting highly-personalized, clear, consistent, and empathetic messaging, researching donor records, managing competing priorities and improving processes; knowledge about stewardship programs in higher education; solid initiative and organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy; advanced interpersonal skills; ability to serve as an ambassador; discretion with confidential information; able to function independently and within a team; proven ability to influence others and move toward a common vision; highly proficient with complex databases (iModules & Advance preferred), Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with Adobe creative suite (specifically InDesign to layout reports); an enthusiastic commitment to MIT’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) priorities. PREFERRED: experience in higher education or advancement. Job #24522-7
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
Resource Development offers a variety of flexible work arrangements for staff. This team works in a hybrid structure, with a combination of on-campus and remote work.
10/18/2024 Revised 10/28/2024
Job Number: 24522
Functional Area: Administration
Department: Communications, Events, Donor Relations, & Stewardship
School Area: VP for Resource Development
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now
Posting Description
DONOR ENGAGEMENT OFFICER, Communications, Events, Donor Relations, and Stewardship, in close collaboration with fundraisers, staff in the Office of the President, the Office of the Corporation, and other institute officers, will craft and convey for approval acknowledgements for the Institute’s most generous donors and volunteers; develop new and improve existing systems to assure coordinated information sharing and appropriate and timely application for acknowledgements; partner with cross-Institute colleagues to integrate strategic stewardship messaging in communications from senior Institute officers to donors; and proofreads and copyedits correspondence and serves an essential role in developing crisis response communications.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of experience in stewardship or donor relations, communications or related field; experience with crafting highly-personalized, clear, consistent, and empathetic messaging, researching donor records, managing competing priorities and improving processes; knowledge about stewardship programs in higher education; solid initiative and organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy; advanced interpersonal skills; ability to serve as an ambassador; discretion with confidential information; able to function independently and within a team; proven ability to influence others and move toward a common vision; highly proficient with complex databases (iModules & Advance preferred), Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with Adobe creative suite (specifically InDesign to layout reports); an enthusiastic commitment to MIT’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) priorities. PREFERRED: experience in higher education or advancement. Job #24522-7
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
Resource Development offers a variety of flexible work arrangements for staff. This team works in a hybrid structure, with a combination of on-campus and remote work.
10/18/2024 Revised 10/28/2024