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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$175K - $200K *

Transform the future of philanthropy by cultivating and managing relationships with top-tier donors to achieve significant fundraising goals. Collaborate with diverse teams and leaders to maximize imp...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing major gift fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors and prospects, achieving growth in contributions, and collaborating with senior le...

2 weeks ago

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

$154K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at our institution by leading strategic fundraising initiatives focused on principal gifts. Elevate donor engagement and collaboration with university leadership to drive transform...

5 days ago

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

$83K - $102K *

Engage with key stakeholders to cultivate foundation relations that fuel strategic initiatives. Lead efforts in building funding pipelines, managing high-level partnerships, and writing impactful prop...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $102K *

Unlock the potential of foundation relations to advance strategic initiatives, cultivate partnerships, and drive impactful funding for programs and research. Collaborate with leaders to connect with k...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Champion transformational fundraising initiatives by guiding strategy, optimizing data processes, and supporting executive priorities to maximize effectiveness and foster growth in donor engagement an...

6 days ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Lead donor engagement initiatives to enhance fundraising strategies and cultivate relationships. Collaborate with teams to manage donor pipelines and stewardship plans, ensuring organizational sustain...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $112K *

Grow major gift fundraising efforts by building relationships and securing high-value contributions. Collaborate with team members to achieve ambitious annual goals while honoring client narratives an...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Shape the future of philanthropic support by managing donor relations to secure major and planned gifts, enhancing community engagement through strategic fundraising initiatives and collaboration with...

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

$95K - $105K *

Transform the landscape of fundraising by developing and managing a year-round strategy to engage donors. Collaborate effectively to boost annual contributions through innovative outreach tactics and...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Join a team that's passionate about building lasting donor relationships and driving fundraising initiatives. Lead the Annual Fund efforts through strategic planning, effective communication, and inno...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive donor relations strategies to deepen engagement and strengthen connections with principal-level donors. Lead a dynamic team, oversee stewardship programs, and utilize data-driven insights to ele...

1 week ago

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

$165K - $170K *

Engage as a Senior Director to lead strategic fundraising and enhance relationships with high-capacity donors. Oversee principal gifts, develop innovative initiatives, and collaborate across units to...

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

$165K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving strategic fundraising initiatives while managing high-capacity donor relationships. This senior role requires expertise in principal gifts, enhances major gift pipelines, an...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with high-capacity donors to craft tailored gift strategies, fostering impactful philanthropic legacies. Collaborate with university leaders and advisors to enhance donor relationships and secu...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive engagement by managing a mid-range donor portfolio in NYC, crafting strategies for cultivation and solicitation while fostering strong relationships to enhance fundraising effectiveness and sust...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving impactful annual giving strategies to enhance donor engagement and revenue growth. Lead cross-channel campaigns, signature events, and corporate partnerships while fostering...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth by strategically engaging with key donors to foster relationships, secure major gifts, and enhance fundraising initiatives through personalized outreach, targeted cultivation strategies...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Lead impactful reunion campaigns to engage alumni and secure leadership gifts. Collaborate with teams to enhance fundraising strategies, manage volunteers, and cultivate donor relationships, driving s...

Today

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

$105K - $115K *

Champion significant philanthropic relationships by cultivating and securing major gifts from high-net-worth family foundations and private offices. Utilize expert relationship management to drive tra...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative fundraising initiatives by partnering with diverse stakeholders to secure significant grants and gifts, driving institutional priorities and enhancing academic engagement through s...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead corporate and foundation fundraising efforts, managing a diverse portfolio to secure significant grants. Collaborate with academic leaders and stakeholders to translate initiatives int...

Yesterday

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

$91K - $100K *

Build a thriving Annual Giving program, leading strategies and initiatives to enhance alumni engagement and achieve philanthropic objectives through collaborative efforts and data-driven insights...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $123K *

Unlock potential by cultivating major donor relationships to enhance philanthropic support. This role involves strategy development, engagement, and fundraising for initiatives, while collaborating wi...

3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $233K *

Lead strategic philanthropy initiatives, cultivating donor relationships and driving innovative fundraising efforts to achieve sustainable growth and advance the organization's mission through collabo...

1 week ago

  •   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.