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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$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by partnering with industry leaders to estimate and execute restoration projects. Leverage your expertise to build strong relationships and expand market presence in a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$65K - $100K *

Optimize project profitability by estimating and managing loss mitigation efforts for residential and commercial properties. Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders to drive sales and en...

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

$90K - $120K *

Empower the estimating process for property restoration projects by managing relationships with insurance carriers and clients, ensuring accurate scopes and competitive pricing to drive profitability...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of property restoration by estimating mitigation and construction projects. Collaborate with insurance carriers and clients to ensure accurate pricing, competitive scopes, and success...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Innovate your career as you lead project management in restoration services. Partner with insurance professionals and leverage your estimating expertise to drive business growth while ensuring success...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by combining technical estimating expertise with relationship-driven sales to manage emergency property loss projects, ensuring competitive pricing, accurate scopes, and strong partne...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive project estimating for property losses. Collaborate with industry professionals, build referral networks, and enhance your expertise in a role where your performance d...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with the CFO to enhance fiscal management, strengthen financial reporting, and lead financial accounting efforts. Drive collaboration across departments for budgeting, compliance, and stra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to lead and shape innovative policy advocacy strategies that drive community impact. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance grantmaking and advance critical legislative priorities ac...

2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $158K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative fundraising strategies to secure major gifts, engage with influential donors, and enhance the mission of a leading law school through strateg...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the financial integrity of the organization by managing compliance, reporting, and analysis. Lead accounting functions to drive strategic financial performance while ensuring robust internal con...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Help us transform our workplace culture by leading HR initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and developing high-performing teams. You'll oversee talent acquisition, coaching, and compliance to c...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $95K *

Empower fundraising initiatives by leading a dynamic team to achieve market revenue goals. Collaborate with volunteers and corporate partners to drive mission-focused campaigns and foster community en...

6 days ago

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

$97K - $125K *

Inspire sustainable growth by leading a high-performing development team to achieve ambitious fundraising goals and strengthen community engagement across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with the...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $230K *

Lead the comprehensive marketing function, driving customer growth through integrated strategies across brand, retail, digital, and lifecycle marketing, while optimizing performance and maintaining br...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $145K *

Transform community impact by leading strategic operations and fostering collaborative relationships. Drive financial development, manage high-quality programs, and mentor leadership teams to ensure t...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in sourcing, underwriting, and closing distributed solar and storage deals. This senior role drives revenue growth by leveraging industry relationships to expand acquisition opportunit...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$211K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading financial integrity, guiding accounting practices, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate reporting quality and drive risk management, impacting...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $215K *

Drive enterprise portfolio management for strategic alignment and resource allocation. Lead program management, ensuring transparency and data-driven decisions while influencing senior leadership to o...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives the procurement strategy for dynamic real estate projects, ensuring quality and cost efficiency while fostering vendor relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at fundraising initiatives by driving donor engagement, stewardship, and acquisition. Lead strategies for building a vibrant community of supporters while enhancing their overall e...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K *

Shape the future of cancer care by leading strategic partnerships and operational excellence. Collaborate with top health systems and drive initiatives that improve patient outcomes while developing h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $103K *

Deliver compelling narratives that highlight community impact and strategic priorities. Partner cross-functionally to create accessible communications that engage diverse audiences, ensuring clarity a...

3 weeks ago

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

$144K - $249K *

Champion innovation in strategic sourcing by leading cross-functional teams to optimize vendor management, enhance cost savings, and ensure compliance with corporate objectives, impacting multi-millio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $249K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance savings and drive performance across business categories, ensuring compliance and effective supplier management...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.