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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$175K - $220K *

Champion operational efficiency by optimizing service staffing strategies and enhancing talent deployment. Lead a dynamic team to ensure effective client matching and workforce planning, fostering org...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping global fundraising strategies by translating donor insights into impactful campaigns, enhancing relationships, and driving growth through data analytics to support vulnerabl...

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

$100K - $150K *

Transform your career by driving sales success in Enterprise Accounts. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, exceed targets, and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment focused on growt...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $252K *

Lead the charge in shaping communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for major infrastructure programs, serving as a trusted advisor to clients. Drive strategic insights across projects to...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$226K - $252K *

Lead the charge in communications and stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure programs, serving as a trusted advisor to clients. Guide multidisciplinary teams through project complexities whil...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$226K - $252K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure programs, guiding clients through complex environments and enhancing public trust through eff...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$226K - $252K *

Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle to enhance public tr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Empower project success as a Program Manager, overseeing execution quality and financial performance across multiple commissioning projects while developing Project Managers to achieve strategic objec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic leadership in donor relations, financial management, and partnerships within a dynamic athletics environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance student...

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive financial excellence and leadership at the newly acquired facility. Collaborate with senior executives to optimize financial strategies, supervise staff, and ensure compliance while enhancing op...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Champion financial stewardship and leadership while transforming vision into impact. Lead accounting and budgeting operations, ensuring integrity and collaboration to support sustainable growth and mi...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving business development strategies that enhance market presence and generate revenue. Collaborate with leadership to build meaningful client relationships and execute targe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in fostering donor relationships and driving fundraising initiatives. This role emphasizes prospect discovery and engagement, ensuring a robust donor pipeline while supporting universi...

3 weeks ago

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

$500K+*

Elevate your career by driving growth for Enterprise customers. Manage sales pipelines, build trusted relationships with decision-makers, and exceed revenue targets while utilizing your expertise in B...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Help us shape the future of our business development strategy by driving revenue growth, building relationships with key clients, and leading a dedicated team to achieve ambitious goals in a collabora...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing human capital strategies, ensuring efficient HR operations across campuses while building trusted partnerships with leadership to drive organizational success and complian...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Champion the performance and safety of facilities and fleet operations while ensuring long-term maintenance planning and compliance across multiple sites to support organizational programming and effi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Support operational excellence by leading cost-efficient strategies, driving make/buy decisions, and optimizing logistics as you transition to an outsourced model, ensuring scalable processes and coll...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive team performance and client growth by leading a sales-focused group of leaders. Utilize data-driven strategies and coaching to enhance sales effectiveness while ensuring accountability and best...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing and administering grant programs to foster tourism growth. Engage with industry partners, ensure compliance, and implement new systems to maximize funding effectiveness a...

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

$110K - $140K *

Lead operational excellence and financial performance across multiple communities, driving team development and cross-departmental partnerships. Engage hands-on at property level while balancing strat...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of our organization by driving innovative talent acquisition and strategic HR initiatives that enhance compliance, empower staff, and foster a culture of excellence throughout the emp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$230K - $275K *

Grow your career with a strategic leader in M&A Advisory Services driving revenue, managing a talented team, ensuring quality standards, and shaping growth through effective client engagement and comm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $180K *

Oversee financial management for Hematology and Oncology services, directing fiscal operations, analysis, and strategy development to ensure optimal financial performance within a highly collaborative...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading land acquisition efforts, driving strategy and building essential relationships to achieve business goals in homebuilding. Shape a thriving work environment while guidin...

3 weeks ago

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

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.