Julie A. Lucas is vice president for resource development at MIT. She reports to President L. Rafael Reif and directs the Institute's fundraising enterprise, securing resources to ensure MIT’s leadership in higher education. In 2016, Lucas spearheaded the public launch of the MIT Campaign for a Better World, a $6 billion fundraising initiative that amplifies MIT’s distinctive strength in education, research, and innovation. In June 2021, MIT completed the Campaign and surpassed the goal, raising a total of $6.2 billion. Under her leadership, the Office of Resource Development has exceeded its annual fundraising target of $500 million for the past seven years. She establishes strategic direction and maintains the highest standards for resource development teams that support and conduct frontline fundraising, bolsters and strengthens the Institute's advancement community, and showcases MIT’s vision and impact—all in support of MIT’s mission to build a better world. Previously, she held positions at the University of Southern California, New York University, Fordham University, and Hofstra University. Lucas earned a BA from McDaniel College, an MS from Hofstra University, and advanced certification from NYU’s Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising.