Philanthropic Research Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Philanthropic Research Specialist to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth research to ensure the Institute's philanthropic relationships and commitments align with its mission and values. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex information to executive-level decision makers.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research to gather and synthesize reputational and legal information related to philanthropic engagement and gift acceptance
Code and store related information to enable case tracking and reporting for fundraisers and senior-level stakeholders
Implement policies and inform the advancement community on best practices
Negotiate competing interests and communicate effectively with people at all levels

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years' research or relevant work experience
Strong research skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize information from various sources
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaboration, relationship-building, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to store, manage, and communicate highly sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with online databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Dow Jones Factiva)
Prospect or philanthropic due diligence research or fundraising experience
Case or project management experience
Working knowledge of Advance CRM, Jira, Confluence, and Dropbox

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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