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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$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with a key financial leadership role overseeing enterprise-wide planning, analysis, and governance. Partner with executives to deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-makin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Strategize impactful media engagements by overseeing press operations and the Economic Speakers Bureau. This role drives communication efforts to amplify economic narratives and engage national media...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $205K *

The Director of Specialty Care Clinics at NorthBay Health is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of multiple specialty care clinics, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing impactful press operations and media engagement. Drive high-level strategies to enhance visibility for experts while managing a dedicated team within a dynamic and collabo...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $154K *

Pioneer operational improvements at the administrative level by managing systems across HR, IS, risk, and facilities. Collaborate with executive leaders to ensure compliance and quality while enhancin...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $175K *

Drive strategic business growth by building relationships and identifying opportunities while ensuring client satisfaction in a senior leadership role within a dynamic environment. Champion innovative...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K *

Join a team that's redefining fiscal leadership, driving strategic financial operations, and ensuring sustainability while collaborating with executives to align resources and mission objectives for g...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading the structuring and execution of complex agreements across Connected Solutions, partnering with sales to ensure optimal deal closure while maintaining risk standards an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving commercial execution and optimizing complex agreement structures. Leverage your expertise in deal structuring, contract negotiation, and operational alignment to enable rapi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $215K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive success in a high-growth cardiometabolic franchise. Shape strategies for prescriber activation and optimize performance while fostering a culture of accountability a...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by leading a dynamic B2B team, driving growth in the printing and packaging sector while fostering strong customer relationships and delivering innovative solution...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $158K *

Drive corporate communications strategy by collaborating with leadership to enhance brand reputation and manage public relations activities. Oversee marketing budget and online presence while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $158K *

Lead the charge in corporate communications, enhancing brand presence across platforms, managing media relations, and developing key internal initiatives aligned with strategic objectives in a hybrid...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Champion fundraising initiatives by developing strategies to enhance donor relations, implement campaigns, and grow community engagement. Collaborate with leadership to drive the success of financial...

6 days ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Lead external communications strategy to enhance brand visibility and reputation. Collaborate with executives and teams to execute impactful PR programs across media channels, shaping narratives that...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $273K *

Elevate talent strategy by leading data analytics that transform hiring signals into actionable insights, driving competitive talent intelligence and influencing high-level decisions across a pivotal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $298K *

Drive data-driven talent strategies by leading a team focused on analytics in recruiting. Transform insights into strategic recommendations, build scalable analytics infrastructure, and enhance narrat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $273K *

Lead and develop a high-impact analytics team while driving innovative data strategies to enhance recruiting intelligence and improve hiring systems. Partner with senior leaders to leverage insights t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $273K *

Optimize data analytics for recruiting by leading a team that transforms insights into actionable talent strategies. Partner with leadership to build predictive systems that inform hiring decisions, d...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $273K *

Lead the charge in transforming recruiting analytics, guiding strategic insights and developing infrastructure to forecast hiring trends, while empowering decision-makers with real-time competitive in...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $273K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of recruiting through advanced data analytics. Drive transformative insights, lead a skilled analytics team, and empower decision-makers with predictive intellige...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $273K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading data analytics initiatives, transforming hiring insights into impactful strategies, and empowering decision-making for an innovative recruiting organi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $215K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive prescriber engagement and performance excellence within a fast-paced cardiometabolic franchise, leveraging strong leadership and strategic insight to ensure launc...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $120K *

Drive the design and management of comprehensive auxiliary programs, ensuring alignment with the school's mission while providing strategic support for school events, logistics, and community engageme...

6 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team that manages financial planning and analysis for a growing dermatology department. Oversee complex projects, guide staff, and support organizational goals in a collaborative, innov...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.