Director of Major Gifts

Ambassador Recruiting Services • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of frontline major gifts fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure philanthropic gifts
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Strong network or familiarity with the MetroWest Massachusetts community is preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director