Director of Major Gifts

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. Compensation The base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $110,000 per year.