Explore a Career in Resource Development

At the Office of Resource Development (RD), we believe great ideas start with great people. We’re a community of thinkers, doers, and relationship-builders working together to shape the future of philanthropic engagement at MIT.

We’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we serve, and in which everyone can thrive. We encourage applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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What I like most about MIT is helping turn ambitious ideas into tangible results alongside a team that cares deeply about the work.”
Bryan Doherty, Development Associate, VPRD Operations, Office of Philanthropic Partnerships
Grow Your Career in Advancement

We believe in investing in your potential. Whether you’re sharpening existing skills or exploring something new, MIT offers robust professional development and training programs to help you grow and lead.

Enjoy Exceptional Benefits

MIT’s benefits go far beyond the basics. From comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans to robust retirement savings through 401(k) and pension options, you’ll find support for every stage of life. Take advantage of tuition remission programs that fuel your growth, commuter benefits that make getting to work easier, and generous parental leave and childcare resources that help you balance work and family. With these benefits and more, you can be confident that we’ve got you covered.

Feel Valued and Celebrated

We’re serious about recognition. At MIT and within RD, we celebrate accomplishments big and small. Our culture of appreciation is built into everything we do, from annual awards to spontaneous shout-outs.

Community and Belonging

The Office of Resource Development and the MIT Alumni Association are committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace within our teams and the broader MIT community. Our shared commitment to ethical integrity is rooted in MIT’s values of excellence, curiosity, respect, belonging, and community. We pledge to dedicate the resources and investment necessary to achieve these goals and uphold these values.

We appreciate the inherent strengths, viewpoints, and challenges we each bring to our work. We draw on these to empower one another across all levels of our organization to engage in open, courageous, and effective dialogue to build a stronger community. By embracing our differences, we increase our ability to build collaborative and respectful relationships.

Each of us upholds the values articulated in this statement by taking action every day to positively impact both individuals and the organization to build an effective and welcoming work community.

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