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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Help us lead nursing excellence by guiding and managing Surgical Services, ensuring high-quality patient care, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering team collaboration in a vital healthcare...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies, driving revenue growth, and developing key client relationships. Oversee account management and foster collaboration for exceptional customer service in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of corporate growth by leading strategic acquisitions. Collaborate with executive teams in evaluating M&A opportunities, driving financial modeling, and overseeing execution for impac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate patient outcomes as you lead our Transfer Center operations, fostering effective collaboration, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment focused on patient car...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$175K - $195K *

Join us to lead strategic and operational clinical development efforts, ensuring compliance and collaboration across multiple functions. Drive the execution of clinical trials and enhance organization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in strategic clinical operations, overseeing development and execution of programs across multiple disciplines to align with corporate objectives and ensure operational excellence in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative strategies in fundraising and communications. Drive growth and visibility for our mission, foster community partnerships, and strengthen donor relationships w...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Lead the management of facilities across multiple properties, ensuring optimal maintenance, project execution, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with regional teams and oversee budgets to enhance...

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform logistics operations by overseeing efficient transportation and donation flows, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. Lead a large team while optimizing processes and maintaining complianc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing nationwide cinema operations, fostering team leadership, ensuring compliance, and enhancing guest experiences. Collaborate across departments to achieve stra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives for drinking water/wastewater operations in Ohio. Drive growth, manage financial performance, and foster strong client relationships to ensure technic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing drinking water and wastewater services across Ohio, ensuring financial health, strategic planning, and client engagement. Drive operational excellence while fostering stron...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer impactful construction projects in Ohio by leading a talented team, optimizing operations, and enhancing client relationships for exceptional delivery in municipal, utility, and transportation...

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer comprehensive construction operations, ensuring quality delivery, client relations, and team leadership across municipal and transportation projects in Ohio. Drive regional growth through stra...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regional construction operations, ensuring high-quality project delivery while driving profitability and growth. Engage clients, manage teams, and uphold operational excellence in i...

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

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of construction operations in Ohio, ensuring effective project delivery, safety compliance, and financial performance while leading a skilled CEI team to enhance client relationships an...

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower regional growth through strategic management of drinking water and wastewater services, enhance client partnerships, and ensure operational excellence, aligning with financial and regulatory s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize regional operations by leading Surface Water services, enhancing client relationships, and driving strategic growth initiatives while ensuring technical excellence across projects in collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth and excellence in water resources management by leading strategic planning, financial health, and client engagement efforts across the region, while fostering collaboration and mentoring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead our drinking water and wastewater initiatives in Ohio, driving profitability, strategic growth, and client engagement while ensuring operational excellence and strong relationships wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.