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Donor Engagement and Stewardship Coordinator

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Salary: $63,200 – $80,050 per year

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Posting 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.

9/11/2026

Job details

Title
Donor Engagement and Stewardship Coordinator
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
M.I.T, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
Published
Sep 15, 2026
Closes:
Nov 14, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Other Administrative Positions
Salary

Salary: $63,200 – $80,050 per year

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