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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$187K - $253K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $243K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $227K *

Explore opportunities by leading large-scale, high-complexity projects. Collaborate across multifunctional teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure project success through efficient schedules...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $244K *

Drive Professional Services success across strategic manufacturing accounts, aligning digital transformation initiatives with customer goals and leading a unified Salesforce approach to boost bookings...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $93K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $95K *

Drive project success by overseeing account operations, ensuring tactical alignment, and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance client satisfaction and team performance across high-profile initia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Optimize healthcare finance operations by providing strategic leadership, driving reimbursement analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing MedTech sales team, driving growth and strategic initiatives in the life sciences industry, while fostering deep customer relationships and achieving...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading clinical strategies and operations. Drive innovative clinical evidence generation while collaborating with teams across the organization to enhance product developmen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $230K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $230K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform client relationships and drive strategic growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing sales pipelines while collaborating with teams to ensure client satisfaction and projec...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$141K - $261K *

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1 week ago

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

$223K - $233K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $155K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.