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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$250K - $350K *

Deliver comprehensive valuation engagements by overseeing project execution, managing team efforts, and developing client relationships for business growth while ensuring high-quality outcomes through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing grant support for essential healthcare programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance, develop strategies, and enhance grant management processes w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development and management of grant-funded healthcare programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while training staff and coordinating efforts to secure funding. Play a crucial role in p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$250K - $350K *

Help us drive impactful valuations by leading complex projects, managing teams, and advising clients. Your expertise will shape our strategy while enhancing our business development efforts and client...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $350K *

Strategize and lead complex valuation projects, enhancing business valuation and analytics proficiency while fostering client relationships and managing teams to deliver impactful results...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $350K *

Contribute to high-stakes valuation projects, lead a talented team, and engage in business development efforts while ensuring exceptional client project delivery and fostering strong relationships wit...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $90K *

Shape the future of financial management by overseeing fiscal operations, ensuring compliance, analyzing budgets, and collaborating with leadership to drive strategic financial decisions that enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Transform valuation services by leading teams, ensuring project excellence, and driving business development initiatives. Engage with stakeholders and manage complex projects while developing talent a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $350K *

Unlock potential by leading valuation initiatives, managing client engagements, and driving business development efforts while fostering team growth and ensuring project excellence in a dynamic analyt...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $350K *

Transform valuation strategies and lead complex engagements while managing a team. Drive business development, enhance client relationships, and ensure exceptional project delivery as a strategic lead...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of construction by leading daily site operations, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence on multifamily housing projects. Be the on-site authority, managing subcontractors a...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead and enhance the talent lifecycle by developing equitable strategies for hiring, learning, and performance across multi-site functions, ensuring alignment with mission goals and optimizing employe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$59K - $108K *

Lead the charge in engaging alumni as partners in philanthropy, cultivating relationships to support legal education and drive major gifts. Shape the future of Penn State Dickinson Law through strateg...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of hospitality sales by driving revenue, training teams, and executing strategic sales plans across multiple hotel properties while engaging with local communities and managing high-p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $120K *

Lead and optimize property accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance financial performance and efficiency while developing...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $162K *

Reimagine the interior design landscape in the Pacific Northwest by spearheading strategic business development efforts, leveraging relationships, and driving significant revenue growth through expert...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion exceptional client relationships and integrated marketing strategies. Lead cross-functional teams to drive measurable results, inspire innovation, and uncover new business opportunities that...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Drive successful project delivery by overseeing all phases of construction, managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications. Lead teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and foster str...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion a collaborative HR environment, leading critical functions that enhance employee engagement, recruitment, compliance, and leadership support while shaping a positive workplace culture across...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead regional security for the Americas, overseeing project delivery and crisis management while ensuring compliance and optimizing processes for facilities and infrastructure initiatives...

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

$100K *

Elevate graduate admissions by designing data-driven strategies that foster enrollment success. Lead diverse teams, innovate outreach initiatives, and build collaborative relationships that support in...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead efforts in risk management and compliance strategies to safeguard organizational assets, employees, and stakeholders. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure legal compliance and develop a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $275K *

Architect systems that empower talent growth and performance management. Collaborate directly with leadership to build frameworks for recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations, all while fosterin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Explore new frontiers in data development! Lead a dynamic team to innovate and enhance robust data solutions that drive business success while establishing best practices and efficient processes acros...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $245K *

Innovate growth strategies for a multi-brand portfolio, driving customer acquisition and demand generation. Collaborate with teams for efficiency and scale, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.