Donor Engagement and Stewardship Coordinator

MIT Office of Resource Development; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Office of Resource Development seeks a Donor Engagement and Stewardship Coordinator to actively coordinate projects for leadership and major donors, preparing correspondence for senior officers and maintaining donor data. The role supports stewardship plans and impact reporting while interfacing with colleagues across the advancement community.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and strong communications skills.
• Experience with content writing and research in a higher-education context.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate across teams, and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor engagement and stewardship projects for leadership donors and prospects.
• Prepare and write correspondence for senior MIT officers and maintain donor records.
• Support impact reporting and maintain databases and tasks across departments.
• Assist in developing comprehensive stewardship plans for individuals and donor groups.
• Contribute to gift acknowledgments, giving societies, and donor engagement activities.

Skills

Communications

Content writing

Research

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Advance Web

FileMaker

Job description

DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR, Communications, Events, Donor Relations and Stewardship, collaborates with team members and colleagues across the advancement community to actively coordinate projects for the benefit of leadership and principal gift donors and prospects; prepares and writes correspondence for senior Institute officers, researches and analyzes for initiatives and projects, maintains databases and tasks, supports impact reporting, and interfaces regularly with colleagues; helps develop and implement strategic and comprehensive stewardship plans for individuals and targeted groups of donors and potential donors; assists in the execution of strategies, processes, and materials in support of gift acknowledgments, giving societies, and other donor engagement and recognition activities.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; a minimum two years of relevant work experience in a high volume and complex organization; experience managing projects and improving processes; excellent communications skills (oral and written); experience with content writing and research, as well as knowledge about stewardship programs in higher education; ability to exercise discretion and sound independent judgment; ability to analyze, synthesize, and present information clearly; ability to solicit information across departments, interact well with others, and serve as an ambassador; strong initiative, motivation, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work assignments, and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining precise attention to accuracy and detail; advanced user of the Microsoft Office suite and computer systems; proficiency with complex databases.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of Ellucian Advance Web and FileMaker; experience and interest in higher education and/or advancement.

Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-campus and remote work.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

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