Welcome to High-Paying Director, Major Gifts Jobs

Whether you are experienced in the dynamic field of major gifts fundraising or seeking new opportunities, we offer an array of roles that comes with massive financial rewards. At Ladders, you can easily find the career progression you are aiming for in this lucrative field.

Why Major Gifts?

Careers in fundraising, particularly major gifts, offer incredible potential for financial growth and the opportunity to contribute to the philanthropic landscape of various sectors. As a Director of Major Gifts, you would play a pivotal role in transforming any nonprofit organization's financial trajectory and make tangible impacts.

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Start browsing countless high-paying director, major gifts jobs awaiting at Ladders. Expand your horizons and elevate your career profile today.

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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful donor strategies and fostering community partnerships. Oversee revenue growth initiatives and volunteer engagement, ensuring mission success through strategic a...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $130K *

Lead the charge in employer partnerships, enhancing student career access through innovative curriculum design and strategic industry engagement while fostering strong, sustainable relationships acros...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth by designing innovative talent solutions for biotech and pharma sectors. Build strategic relationships and guide clients, ensuring impactful collaboration across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $251K *

Accelerate business growth by leading a dynamic team focused on delivering energy solutions across diverse markets, while ensuring regional sales goals and customer satisfaction are achieved effective...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $195K *

Lead Partner Success through strategic growth across channel, Omni, and enterprise partnerships. Develop teams, set operational standards, and drive performance metrics to ensure partner retention and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in innovative FF&E purchasing, managing projects from inception to installation. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure successful execution while maintaining budgetary and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$122K - $212K *

Champion the development of strategic training solutions for Sales leaders, enhancing core competencies and commercial excellence. Lead a team to create personalized, data-driven learning journeys and...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Join a team where you will drive strategic planning and enhance operational frameworks to optimize performance and foster collaboration across departments, contributing to transformative solutions and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $95K *

Elevate fundraising effectiveness by leading complex analytics to inform strategy and investment decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to turn data into actionable insights that drive organizationa...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$157K - $236K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic procurement initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective sourcing strategies while ensuring compliance in a dynamic healthcare IT...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Transform marketing campaigns by leading strategy and execution, enhancing social media presence, and delivering impactful content that aligns with organizational priorities while collaborating across...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer impactful relationships with high-net-worth donors, managing major and principal gifts. Collaborate with leadership to strategize on $1M+ donations, fostering deep connections and executing so...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Unlock your potential as a major gift officer managing a diverse portfolio, crafting and executing complex fundraising strategies with independence and partnership, while building lasting relationship...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Optimize major gift strategies by managing a diverse donor portfolio, collaborating with leadership to cultivate high-value relationships, and fostering a proactive approach to achieving ambitious fun...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Engage in major and principal gift strategies, managing a diverse donor portfolio. Collaborate with leadership to cultivate high-impact relationships and drive fundraising success for $1M+ gifts, ensu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Innovate the future of philanthropy by managing a high-capacity gift portfolio, collaborating with leadership and partners to strategize and execute $1M+ fundraising initiatives while building endurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining financial processes in a fast-paced environment. You'll lead reporting, compliance, and forecasting to support strategic decisions, while ensuring operational excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $144K *

Elevate philanthropic impact by managing donor relationships, executing major gift strategies, and achieving annual fundraising goals. Collaborate across teams to inspire contributions that drive mean...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead client accounts and develop strategic publicity campaigns. You'll manage relationships, mentor staff, and harness the latest media strategies, driving growth and ensuring c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

Accelerate revenue growth by leading a global BDR organization, optimizing strategies, and leveraging AI for pipeline development while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving a high-perf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the lifecycle management of technology assets, ensuring strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance productivity and drive cost-redu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in nurturing a high-performing team of product designers, shaping design strategy, and driving alignment across key stakeholders. Elevate the quality and impact of design in a collabor...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$188K - $207K *

Innovate financial governance by leading treasury operations, managing cash and debt portfolios, and driving strategic financial initiatives. Ensure liquidity and compliance while optimizing the organ...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $240K *

Lead and innovate the full events portfolio, driving engaging experiences that elevate brand visibility while ensuring measurable growth across various product lines and audience types...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading fundraising initiatives in Northern California. Collaborate with key stakeholders to cultivate relationships and secure major donations while expanding the region's donor p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director, Major Gifts job?question toggle

    A Director, Major Gifts, primarily oversees the planning and implementation of strategies to secure donations from high-worth individuals for a nonprofit organization.

  • What skills are required for Director, Major Gifts jobs?question toggle

    Key skills include strategic planning, donor relationship management, excellent communication abilities, and a keen understanding of philanthropic trends.

  • What kind of organizations hire for Director, Major Gifts roles?question toggle

    Typically, nonprofits and educational institutions hire for these roles. However, any organization that relies heavily on philanthropy might require a Director, Major Gifts.

  • What are the typical responsibilities of a Director, Major Gifts?question toggle

    Their responsibilities often include developing major gift strategies, managing relationships with potential donors, leading fundraising efforts, and working towards the financial goals of the organization.