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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$170K *

Elevate financial strategies by providing operational leadership in finance, ensuring compliance, driving insights on pricing and profitability, and managing auditable processes while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in financial stewardship and compliance while managing budgets, reporting, and supervising the accounting team. Collaborate strategically to enhance the nonprofit’s fiscal health and s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $230K *

Transform capital strategies by collaborating with leadership to optimize funding for growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals while maintaining strong market relati...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of regional development by sourcing and securing land for diverse multifamily projects across the Mountain West. Drive growth and innovation while managing a robu...

5 days ago

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

$98K - $115K *

Lead the vision for a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Manage donor relationships and drive major gift fundraising to enhance library resources and support strategic priorities, ensuring a meaningf...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of financial processes and client relations, manage reporting and reconciliation, and lead a small team. Collaborate with department heads to optimize company operations and enhance dat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$271K - $406K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing sales operations, and enhancing launch readiness across commercial functions to drive business success and collaboration in key markets...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Champion client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth families. Lead business development efforts, coordinate resources, and ensure a seamless experience across investment ma...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $132K *

Champion major gifts initiatives, fostering donor relationships and developing strategic fundraising plans to enhance organizational impact and engagement in reproductive rights advocacy...

3 weeks ago

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

$121K - $132K *

Champion impactful fundraising efforts through strategic donor engagement, relationship building, and stewardship. Lead initiatives for major gift contributions, enhancing community support for reprod...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in managing and growing relationships with high-net-worth families, serving as a trusted advisor while coordinating resources to deliver a seamless client experience across investment...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Grow your career with a senior leadership role focused on managing high-net-worth client relationships, driving business development, and delivering integrated wealth management solutions through coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower the future of fundraising by leading strategic initiatives in advancement services. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational effectiveness, data intelligence, and prospect management, d...

3 weeks ago

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

$126K - $233K *

Optimize financial strategies and analytics by leading robust modeling, GTM analysis, and executive communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fuel growth initiatives and enhance decis...

1 week ago

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

$126K - $233K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy, analytics, and executive communication. Oversee modeling, pricing, and commercial analysis while partnering with leadership to make data-driven decisions and dri...

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2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $233K *

Transform financial strategy and analytics through insightful modeling, commercial analysis, and strategic storytelling, partnering with leadership to drive business growth and optimize pricing strate...

2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $233K *

Elevate your finance career by leading analytics and strategy efforts that drive business growth, optimize pricing, and enhance executive communication in a dynamic environment. Partner with leadershi...

2 weeks ago

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

$175K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation in Finance by defining and executing technology solutions, optimizing global finance systems, and fostering high-performance teams to enhance operatio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $155K *

Lead the charge in full-funnel media strategy for a leading automotive client, collaborating with data scientists and creative teams to drive impactful results, while staying ahead of industry trends...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead the future of philanthropy by developing impactful fundraising strategies to expand donor engagement and enhance financial resources for the University, directing major gift outreach and strength...

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $250K *

Drive transformative finance solutions by leading IT strategy and optimizing global systems. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance operational efficiency and implement innovative technology initia...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive successful project outcomes in the healthcare sector by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout all project phases. Collaborate effectively wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead field operations to ensure compliance with contracts, schedules, and safety standards while managing staff, subcontractors, and resources effectively for successful project completion...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $157K *

Lead the charge in driving retirement plan sales across the nonprofit sector. This high-volume role focuses on developing and closing opportunities while managing a robust pipeline and fostering stron...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading strategic financial initiatives. Drive successful operations, optimize performance, and ensure financial health for a global organization while providing insights that inf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.