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 - $170K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll provide strategic financial leadership, oversee budgeting, support program success, and ensure fiscal sustainability for a nonprofit organization. Collaborate with sen...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team overseeing commercial real estate transactions, driving strategic goals while managing staff development, negotiations, and client relationships to enhance operational efficiency a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing multi-faceted tech programs that align with strategic organizational goals. Drive innovation through effective stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and resource opt...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse tech programs that drive innovation and enhance global operations. Manage resources and build stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful solutions aligned wi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $230K *

Pioneer strategic momentum by leading GTM planning and revenue strategies that drive significant growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance pricing frameworks and optimize sales operations, establish...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $113K *

Empower communities by leading youth initiatives and economic mobility programs. Manage strategic planning and relationships with stakeholders to create impactful solutions for youth and communities i...

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

$95K - $103K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming corporate partnerships in the Global Health sector. Utilize your expertise to develop impactful strategies, enhance donor engagement, and drive significan...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $103K *

Unlock potential by driving transformative partnerships in the Global Health sector, focusing on corporate fundraising efforts to support humanitarian initiatives and enhance the impact on refugee com...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive talent development initiatives that enhance leadership capability, support enterprise growth, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Partner with executive leadership to implement learn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$222K - $261K *

Transform enterprise alignment for digital and technology operations, shaping governance and integration strategies. Collaborate across teams, ensuring clear decision-making and delivering value at sc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $97K *

Champion impactful partnerships to drive fundraising success for children’s health. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to enhance growth strategies and steward vital corporate relationships within...

Yesterday

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

$84K - $112K *

Shape strategic communication and marketing as a leader driving brand integrity, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration. Ensure effective and consistent messaging across channels while oversee...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $87K *

Drive impactful fundraising efforts and nurture donor relationships to enhance ISAC's growth and success while collaborating with the Development team and community stakeholders to achieve ambitious g...

4 days ago

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

$77K - $87K *

Join us to drive impactful donor engagement and fundraising initiatives, enhancing growth for ISAC's development efforts. Collaborate with a dynamic team to cultivate relationships and achieve revenue...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that leads a comprehensive benefits program impacting thousands. Drive strategic design, implementation, and communication of benefits, ensuring compliance and a positive culture. Shape em...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the enhancement of a comprehensive benefits program to support thousands across North America while fostering a high-performing team and simplifying complex benefits communications to improve...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in sourcing and executing real estate acquisitions across multifamily, distressed, industrial, and land sectors, ensuring strategic alignment and strong industry relationships for sust...

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

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of HR by leading innovative programs that enhance employee engagement, drive talent acquisition, and ensure compliance with regulations, fostering a culture of performance and continu...

1 week ago

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

$121K - $152K *

Drive growth through strategic business development and account management, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to achieve key objectives and enhance service delivery in a dynamic en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at ensuring seamless technical production for events, managing systems and teams, and maintaining video and broadcast excellence to support organizational missions and outreach ope...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K *

Develop and execute strategic financial initiatives ensuring compliance and sustainability in a $50M budget environment. Lead a team of finance professionals while optimizing risk management, operatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence through strategic planning and analysis. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with leadership to optimize business performance and guide f...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Shape financial crime compliance strategies by leading model validations and transaction monitoring designs for a hybrid role bridging traditional finance and crypto sectors. Leverage expertise to opt...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Optimize the future of compliance by leading model validation and transaction monitoring across finance, fintech, and crypto sectors. Drive impactful analytics, ensuring regulatory adherence, and deve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Optimize compliance impact by leading analytics in transaction monitoring and blockchain validation. Leverage expertise in fraud prevention across traditional finance and crypto sectors while ensuring...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.