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Advancement Officer, Individual Giving

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Discover Your Impact at MLT At MLT, we’re more than just a workplace; you'll be part of a dynamic team that's setting the standard for what ambitious, forward-thinking work looks like.

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Discover Your Impact at MLT

At MLT, we’re more than just a workplace; you'll be part of a dynamic team that's setting the standard for what ambitious, forward-thinking work looks like. We move with purpose, value big ideas, and give our people the runway to lead and make an impact where it counts. Here, your work directly supports programs that develop the next generation of leaders, helping talented professionals grow, succeed, and make meaningful contributions. The reasons our people love working at MLT are as unique as they are. Come join us and discover the power of doing work that truly matters.

The Opportunity

MLT is looking for an exceptional Advancement Officer, Individual Giving who will be responsible for cultivation, stewardship, engagement, and fundraising for a portfolio of high-level stakeholders. This exciting impact role systematizes MLT’s approach to engaging stakeholders across various areas of capital, connectivity, influence and advice. The Advancement Officer - Individual Giving will be an integral part of the fundraising efforts of the Advancement team.

This position is flexible, with a preference for candidates based in Boston or New York. While we are open to remote work and geography is not the sole factor in determining Advancement Officer portfolios, proximity to key East Coast hubs will be an advantage for donor face-to-face interaction and time zone alignment.

Manages a portfolio of existing and prospective donors and supporters, including both those where the Advancement Officer is the primary point of contact and those where the Advancement Officer acts as a support to another internal lead

Takes a holistic approach to engagement that strategically leverages stakeholder time, treasure, and talents in ways that both meet MLT objectives and are of value to the stakeholder

Represents MLT at donor networking opportunities to identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit donor prospects

Participates in identifying, qualifying, and cultivating a robust pipeline of prospective donors and stakeholders

Develops and executes thoughtful, tailored donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans, communications, and materials

Designs and drives customized engagement plans that align with MLT financial and other goals and deepen stakeholder involvement, enthusiasm, and long-term commitment

Listens actively to understand the stakeholder’s perspective and engages in high-touch, audience-centered communications to build meaningful and lasting relationships

Effectively and collaboratively project manages stakeholder strategies, working in partnership with cross-functional colleagues

10+ years of professional experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field (MBA or other advanced degree a plus)

Experience identifying and engaging high net worth individuals and senior executives

Experience building, and generating revenue through, high touch, mutually beneficial relationships

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively convey complex ideas clearly

Strong ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and communication, and to actively listen and incorporate inputs from multiple stakeholders

Takes ownership and finds effective solutions with minimal direction

Comfort with CRM systems, and willingness to learn and frequently use Salesforce specifically

Proficiency with the Google suite

Strong project management skills, with experience with project management tools, such as Asana, a plus