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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Development Manager in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Development Manager
Job Number: 24560
Functional Area: Publishing
Department: Technology Review
School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Posting Description
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Technology Review, will lead efforts to secure philanthropic support from individual donors and foundations; develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the organization's mission-driven journalism and future growth; play a critical role in advancing the growth and sustainability of MIT Technology Review (MITTR), a leading publication with a 125-year history of reporting on science, innovation, and technology; report directly to the CEO and work closely with the leadership team as the organization's first dedicated development hire, with the goal of building a strategic and sustainable fundraising infrastructure. Typical gift ranges for this role are between $100K to $1M.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years of direct fundraising experience preferably within a museum, cultural institution, or higher education organization; proven record of cultivation and solicitation of six-figure-plus gifts; excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management, time management, and written and oral communication skills; an entrepreneurial approach to developing a prospect pool; ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion; and high-level computer proficiency, including with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. PREFERRED: MIT or journalism fundraising experience; and interest in science, innovation, or technology. Job #24560-810/31/2024