What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Leadership Officer position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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
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