NewMajor Gifts Officer Sidwell Friends SchoolMajor Gifts OfficerWashington, DC$95,000–$105,000 / yearThe Major Gifts Officer is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major ($100,000+) and planned gifts and Annual Fund leadership gifts ($10,000-$50,000), seeking commitments in support of a comprehensive capital campaign and for specific initiatives approved by the Board of Trustees. Develop and implement individual strategies for cultivating and soliciting major gift and planned giving prospects; utilize specialized gift planning knowledge to evaluate donors’ financial situations and goals to recommend optimal gifting options.
NewThe Major Gifts Officer Sidwell Friends SchoolThe Major Gifts OfficerWashington, DC$95,000–$105,000 / yearThe Major Gifts Officer is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major ($100,000+) and planned gifts and Annual Fund leadership gifts ($10,000-$50,000), seeking commitments in support of a comprehensive capital campaign and for specific initiatives approved by the Board of Trustees. Develop and implement individual strategies for cultivating and soliciting major gift and planned giving prospects; utilize specialized gift planning knowledge to evaluate donors financial situations and goals to recommend optimal gifting options.
Major Gifts Officer Alliance for JusticeMajor Gifts OfficerWashington, DCFull time30% | Pipeline Management & Prospecting DonorSearch Integration: Leverages DonorSearch to perform real-time wealth screening and philanthropic propensity modeling on the current database. The Major Gifts Officer engages donors in ways that are strategic, relevant, and meaningful to them, with the goal of strengthening long‑term relationships, engagement, and sustained support – producing increased revenue growth year over year.
Sr. Campaign & Major Gifts Officer Notre Dame of Maryland UniversitySr. Campaign & Major Gifts OfficerBaltimore, MDWorking closely with the President and the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications, the Senior Director Annual and Major Gifts will play a leadership role in developing annual fund and campaign strategies, and designing and implementing both strategic and tactical annual and campaign fundraising plans for the University. Working with Communications and Marketing staff colleagues, oversee the design and production of annual fund and campaign promotional and operational resources, including collateral materials, the case for support, leadership gift request prospectus and letters, and annual fund and campaign communications, as needed.
Major Gifts Officer International Spy MuseumMajor Gifts OfficerWashington, DCWork collaboratively with department and Museum staff to identify specific fundraising needs, create impactful proposals and asks that resonate with donors, and ensure excellent donor stewardship. Lead development and execution of strategies to maintain and grow the donor and prospect pipeline for SPY programs, exhibitions, and collections, from cultivation through stewardship of current and new funders through moves management process.
Major Gifts Officer NCCFMajor Gifts OfficerBethesda, MarylandNCCF is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and are seeking our first Major Gifts Officer (MGO), a relationship builder, storyteller, and strategic fundraiser who will help deepen NCCF’s culture of philanthropy and expand private support for our mission. Working closely with the Director of Development and the Executive Director, the MGO will identify opportunities, build authentic relationships, and create personalized strategies that inspire transformational giving.
Major Gift Officer Hanover CollegeMajor Gift OfficerHanover, MarylandBroad knowledge of the principles of fundraising – able to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: (1) to initiate contacts with potential donors; (2) to develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers and senior college administrators; (3) to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; (4) to make solicitations when appropriate; (5) to maintain stewardship contacts with donors. Major Gift Officer Primary Function: Develop and implement strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donor prospects (between 100 and 125) including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for the college from alumni, parents, and friends.
Director, Major Gifts Jewish Social Services AgencyDirector, Major GiftsRockville, MD$150,000–$160,000 / yearJSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. This position will be responsible for identifying strategic opportunities, developing, and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit major and mid-level gifts to ensure a strong base of financial support.
Director, Major Gifts Jewish Social ServicesDirector, Major GiftsRockville, MD$150,000–$160,000 / yearEnsures execution of plan for cultivation and stewardship of major and mid-level donorsDesign and implement innovative strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit high-net worth donors for major giftsWorks with volunteer constituencies in support of development/major gifts objectivesEffectively prepares meeting materials, stewardship reports and major gift solicitations including, but not limited to solicitation materials and proposals. Works well independently and be self-motivated in initiating contacts with potential and existing donorsMust be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building major gifts relationships and closing five and six figure giftsExcellent organizational, interpersonal, strong analytical skills and managing multiple tasks.
Senior Director, Major Gifts NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLSSenior Director, Major GiftsDC$110,000–$140,000 / yearAs a senior member of the Development team, this role serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Development, helping shape the National Alliance''s major gifts strategy, expand its national donor community, and engage executive leadership and the Board of Directors in securing transformational philanthropic investments. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Senior Director of Major Gifts will lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategy for a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects across the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (501(c)(3)) and the Charter Schools Action Fund (501(c)(4)).
Manager, Major Gifts Partnership for Public ServiceManager, Major GiftsWashington, DC$70,000–$95,000 / yearThe manager will develop and execute strategies to cultivate and secure individual donor support for the Partnership, with an emphasis on gifts of $5,000 to $25,000, while researching and engaging potential new prospects and tracking progress against fundraising goals. Prepare briefings for the President and CEO, Management Team members, and volunteers ahead of donor and prospect meetings; participate in meetings, contribute to conversations, and conduct appropriate follow-up.
Director, Major Gifts Partnerships Stand TogetherDirector, Major Gifts PartnershipsArlington, VirginiaStand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues . Partner with program and executive teams to shape institutional-grade opportunities, and complex portfolio level gifts across non-profit, educational curriculum, for-profit, policy advocacy, and media amplification .
NewGift Officer SmithsonianGift OfficerWashington, DC$121,785–$150,203 / yearThe museum now stewards one of the world's most important collections of Asian art, with works dating from antiquity to the present, from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the pre-Islamic Near East, and the Islamic world (inclusive of Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa). • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution to match donors' interests with institutional needs and to articulate compelling cases for support across a range of initiatives, including exhibitions, conservation, education, digital initiatives, and capital projects.
NewDirector, Principal Gifts, Pratham USA Charity Search GroupDirector, Principal Gifts, Pratham USAWashington, DC$160,000–$190,000 / yearDevelop a strategic framework for naming opportunities and other major donor funding products, working with program, finance, legal, and leadership colleagues to ensure opportunities are compelling, appropriately valued, and aligned with organizational priorities. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will build on Pratham’s existing work by establishing and managing a portfolio of principal donors and prospects, developing tailored donor engagement and stewardship strategies, and securing significant philanthropic investments that advance Pratham’s mission.
Chief Development Officer American HumaneChief Development OfficerWashington, DCRemoteFull timeWith a particular focus on broadening the principal gift donor base, the CDO will cultivate their own portfolio of high-level donor relationships and serve as a collaborative and strategic partner to the development team to leverage the fundraising program as a pipeline for growing donor support from annual to major to principal gift levels. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for forging key relationships to build American Humane Society’s visibility, impact and financial resources with the primary objective of driving revenue to attain aggressive organizational growth goals, in line with the organization’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
Chief Executive Officer, Sixth & I LeaderFitChief Executive Officer, Sixth & IDistrict of ColumbiaCultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders relevant to Sixth & I’s work – for example, leaders in the local and national Jewish communities, with arts and culture institutions, and with local DC stakeholders – to foster collaboration and shared community resources, navigate difficult situations, help Sixth & I continue its justice work, and embrace Sixth & I's role as a neighborhood anchor in downtown DC. Our Jewish programming—including education, Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and social justice work—offers dynamic ways for those in their 20s and 30s to explore life’s big questions through a Jewish framework and engage with Jewish values, ideas, and traditions on their own terms and without judgment.
Chief Growth Officer Evidence ActionChief Growth OfficerWashington, DC$230,000–$270,000 / yearOwn the roadmap, vision, and execution of scaling donations across: Individuals fundraising: Drive a major influx of capital from high-net-worth donors, building the pipeline, strengthening the donor community, and personally closing transformational gifts, while overseeing the broader individual donor funnel from retail to HNW, reaching new audiences with Evidence Action's impact and deepening ties with existing supporters. While much of the global health sector has retracted since 2025, Evidence Action has strengthened its position — receiving increased support in 2025, participating in a new collaborative fund structure to accelerate the growth of one of our most promising programs, and heading into 2027 anticipating tailwinds for cost-effective giving.
Development Officer, Annual Giving World Wildlife Fund IncDevelopment Officer, Annual GivingWashington D.C., DC$10,000–$25,000 / yearInterpersonal Communications & Collaboration - Communicates clearly and professionally with donors and collaborates effectively across teams to manage relationships, resolve inquiries, and support coordinated fundraising and stewardship efforts. Organization/Attention-To-Detail/Time Management - Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills by effectively prioritizing donor engagement activities, managing multiple donor relationships, and maintaining accurate donor communications and records.
Foundation Relations Officer University of MarylandFoundation Relations OfficerCollege Park, MD$7–$10 / hourPhysical Demands: Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment occasionally at irregular hours when required to meet proposal deadlines; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Whether you are launching a new initiative, communicating a vision to university leaders, or identifying opportunities for unique research contributions, we are supportive partners during pivotal moments.
Regional Philanthropy Officer, Capital Region The BannerRegional Philanthropy Officer, Capital RegionWashington, DC$110,000–$125,000 / yearThe Regional Philanthropy Officer, Capital Region will lead the growth of The Banner's philanthropic presence throughout Maryland's Capital Region by cultivating relationships, expanding our community of supporters, and growing a sustainable fundraising program that supports the organization's long-term success. Using disciplined moves management and personalized engagement, manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 150 leadership-level donors and prospects, with an emphasis on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts of $10,000 or more.