• Development Associate

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Development Associate

     

    + Job Number: 25266

    + Functional Area: Development/Fundraising

    + Department: School of Science

    + School Area: Science

    + Pay Range Minimum: $58,450

    + Pay Range Maximum: $79,200

    + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule: M-F

    + Pay Grade: 6

     

    Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now

    Posting Description

    DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, School of Science (SOS), will be responsible for fundraising, project and data management, and stewardship including develop and oversee projects consistent with engaging philanthropic support from high-priority alumni, parents, and friends. Projects might include customized cultivation/stewardship, reporting and outreach, identification and cultivation of new donors, and personalized campus visits. Will coordinate and compile materials for the school’s stewardship efforts; track solicitations and produce pipeline reports for SoS-wide projects and initiatives; identify and manage groups of donors that need cultivation; act as liaison with the Annual Fund team to track key reunion cases and high-end annual fund cases; manage and report on prospect and donor data as requested; draft written materials, including donor communications and prospect briefing drafts; and coordinate internal and external meetings with faculty, department heads, and work with SoS.

     

    A full job description is available here: https://science.mit.edu/contact/employment-opportunities/

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, with preference for those with an interest in a career in development; excellent problem-solving, analytical, time-management, decision-making skills, customer service, interpersonal, and written and oral communication; meticulous attention to detail; proficient writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to grammar, spelling, accuracy, format, and tone; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), virtual meeting applications, and databases; discretion with confidential information; strong initiative, motivation, and organization; ability to meet deadlines and work under tight time constraints while managing multiple projects; ability to work independently and as a team member; and comfortable working in a demanding, high-volume, and high-energy environment.

     

    10/16/2025