Overview

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking a relationship-focused Director of Major Gifts to lead and expand its major donor fundraising efforts. This is an opportunity to partner directly with the CEO and play a key role in advancing the organization's mission through strategic donor engagement and philanthropic growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced frontline fundraiser with a proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors while building lasting relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, cultivate, and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
Identify, solicit, and close major gifts of $10,000+ and transformational gifts of $100,000+
Partner closely with the CEO on donor strategy, cultivation activities, and high-level fundraising initiatives
Support board engagement and collaborate with leadership on donor development efforts
Utilize moves management best practices to strengthen donor relationships and maximize long-term giving
Maintain accurate donor records, pipeline activity, and reporting within the organization's CRM
Monitor fundraising progress and contribute toward annual development goals through data-driven pipeline management

Qualifications

6+ years of frontline major gifts fundraising experience
Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure philanthropic gifts
Strong network or familiarity with the MetroWest Massachusetts community is preferred
Experience using Salesforce or another donor relationship management (CRM) platform
Passion for mission-driven work and building meaningful community partnerships
Bachelor's degree required
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for donor meetings

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work directly alongside executive leadership while helping shape the future of a respected mission-driven organization. If you enjoy building authentic relationships, securing transformational gifts, and making a measurable impact through philanthropy, this is an excellent opportunity to do so within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Ambassador Recruiting Services

New Jobs

Director of Major Gifts