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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$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead a strategic advancement communications and marketing initiative that drives engagement, inspires philanthropy, and supports the goals of a comprehensive fundraising campaign, impacting...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate engagement by leading comprehensive fundraising campaigns and marketing strategies. Drive impactful communications for alumni, donors, and prospects, fostering deep connections and inspiring p...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic benefits initiatives, enhancing program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance. Drive operational excellence while fostering a responsive team culture and coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Oversee and innovate executive development initiatives, enhancing leadership capabilities for Meta's senior leaders. Anticipate needs and design impactful programs to facilitate growth amidst organiza...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing procurement processes. In this hands-on role, you will directly manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and relationship management, ensuring efficient and cos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team, developing integrated sponsorship solutions, and fostering strong relationships with university stakeholders to enhance market presence an...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by leveraging your expertise in project management to drive initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and executive learning solutions. This role requires building relationships with senior executives and navigating complex sale...

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

$215K - $240K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive legal support across various business functions. Engage in contract negotiations, manage compliance, and facilitate collaboration with teams to ensure strat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping executive development for senior leaders. Design innovative programs that enhance leadership skills, facilitate deep engagements, and integrate cutting-edge research to ensu...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Play a key role in managing diverse housing programs for homeless individuals and families, ensuring effective service delivery, compliance, and collaboration with community partners to achieve succes...

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

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate housing solutions by managing diverse programs for homeless individuals and families. Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee budgets and compliance, and build strong community partnerships t...

3 weeks ago

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

$71K - $92K *

Launch innovative initiatives to enhance behavioral health services across school communities, while guiding staff training and emergency response efforts, ultimately fostering a supportive learning e...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic initiatives that shape long-term enterprise direction. Collaborate across functions to analyze complex data, develop actionable insights, and support executive de...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $175K *

Drive financial strategy and operations for a complex academic department, overseeing $180M revenue streams, managing teams, and providing leadership and guidance on financial initiatives and process...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $250K *

Drive strategic financial leadership, manage budgeting, audit, and compliance, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization while collaborating with executives and community pa...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Develop and own growth marketing strategies that drive pipeline and revenue for Fastpath, leading a dedicated team to execute multi-channel campaigns and transform commercial goals into actionable pla...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $185K *

Lead the charge in demand generation strategy, directing acquisition efforts to convert prospects into customers. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize multi-channel programs, drive strategic ini...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$183K - $305K *

Oversee and enhance compliance across global genetic data collaborations, managing deliverables and governance while leading a team to ensure accountability and transparency in operations and strategi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $305K *

Take ownership of data governance and compliance across global partnerships, ensuring effective management and reporting of genetic health data initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $108K *

Elevate daily operations and leadership through strategic programming and community engagement. Drive member involvement and staff development to achieve organizational goals while fostering a culture...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower organizational success by leading innovative talent development and recruitment initiatives across multiple locations, enhancing employee engagement, training, and retention strategies simulta...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Create strategic account plans and drive revenue growth by leading expansion discussions and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring alignment and collaboration with cross-functi...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by owning and expanding a portfolio of Commercial accounts. Lead strategies for predictable revenue growth while collaborating cross-functionally and managing complex sales c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Drive expansion and renewal for Commercial accounts, leading strategies that foster predictable revenue growth through structured account planning and multi-product adoption in a dynamic, stakeholder...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.