Major Gift Officer Athletics Major Gifts Boston UniversityMajor Gift Officer Athletics Major GiftsBoston, MAAttend, staff, and support signature events including the Athletics Leaders Celebration, Alumni Weekend, Head of the Charles, Red Hot Hockey, Beanpot, NCAA postseason events including Final Four and Frozen Four, as applicable, Athletics Advisory Council meetings, and other strategic Athletics and University events. Working closely with the Managing Director, Athletics Advancement and the Associate Director, Athletics Initiatives, the MGO will execute all phases of the major gift cycle-identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship-with a focus on securing commitments of $250,000 and above for a wide range of Athletics priorities.
Major Gift Officer, Athletics Major Gifts Boston UniversityMajor Gift Officer, Athletics Major GiftsBoston, MA$86,050–$114,750Full timeAttend, staff, and support signature events including the Athletics Leaders Celebration, Alumni Weekend, Head of the Charles, Red Hot Hockey, Beanpot, NCAA postseason events including Final Four and Frozen Four, as applicable, Athletics Advisory Council meetings, and other strategic Athletics and University events. Working closely with the Managing Director, Athletics Advancement and the Associate Director, Athletics Initiatives, the MGO will execute all phases of the major gift cycle—identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship—with a focus on securing commitments of $250,000 and above for a wide range of Athletics priorities.
MAJOR GIFT OFFICER, NEW ENGLAND, Major Gifts New England Boston UniversityMAJOR GIFT OFFICER, NEW ENGLAND, Major Gifts New EnglandBOSTON, MA$86,050–$114,750Full timeThe MGO will collaborate with the New England Major Gifts team, Regional Major Gifts colleagues, Advancement partners, and university leadership to identify and present compelling philanthropic opportunities while consistently advancing prospect movement and portfolio growth. Collaborate with schools, colleges, and administrative units to coordinate stewardship efforts and share prospect activity as donors progress through the major gift lifecycle, ensuring consistent communication, strong internal partnership, and an exceptional donor experience.
MAJOR GIFT OFFICER NEW ENGLAND Major Gifts New England Boston UniversityMAJOR GIFT OFFICER NEW ENGLAND Major Gifts New EnglandBOSTON, MAThe MGO will collaborate with the New England Major Gifts team, Regional Major Gifts colleagues, Advancement partners, and university leadership to identify and present compelling philanthropic opportunities while consistently advancing prospect movement and portfolio growth. Collaborate with schools, colleges, and administrative units to coordinate stewardship efforts and share prospect activity as donors progress through the major gift lifecycle, ensuring consistent communication, strong internal partnership, and an exceptional donor experience.
Senior Major Gifts Officer WGBHSenior Major Gifts OfficerBoston, MA$89,540–$118,050 / yearReporting to the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts, the Senior Major Gifts Officer (SMGO) will work in a fast-paced, highly complex development environment and will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 local and national donors and prospects who have the potential for making five -, six-, and seven-figure gifts to support GBH's institutional priorities. It plays a vital role in helping to finance broadcast, video, digital, and audio programs, including celebrated dramas, investigative journalism, documentaries, children's media, podcasts, and other local and national programming in the public media system.
Senior Major Gifts Officer-Philanthropy-BID Needham Hospital Lahey Hospital and Medical CenterSenior Major Gifts Officer-Philanthropy-BID Needham HospitalNeedham, MA$114,000–$156,000 / yearEstablishes and maintains high-quality relationships with the institutions'' executive leadership, department chairs, division chiefs, physicians and researchers, and other key staff by establishing a personal rapport and acquiring and demonstrating a firm grasp of a wide range of medically related terms and critical issues facing the health care profession. Shapes key institutional and development-related messages through the direction and preparation of letters of intent, proposals, and other materials for major prospects and donors; ensures that they are persuasively communicated to key and target audiences and are consistent with the efforts of others to strategically position the institution in the marketplace.
Senior Major Gifts Officer-Philanthropy-BID Needham Hospital Beth Israel Lahey HealthSenior Major Gifts Officer-Philanthropy-BID Needham HospitalNeedham, Massachusetts$114,000–$156,000 / yearEstablishes and maintains high-quality relationships with the institutions' executive leadership, department chairs, division chiefs, physicians and researchers, and other key staff by establishing a personal rapport and acquiring and demonstrating a firm grasp of a wide range of medically related terms and critical issues facing the health care profession. Shapes key institutional and development-related messages through the direction and preparation of letters of intent, proposals, and other materials for major prospects and donors; ensures that they are persuasively communicated to key and target audiences and are consistent with the efforts of others to strategically position the institution in the marketplace.
Senior Major Gifts Officer WGBH BostonSenior Major Gifts OfficerBoston, MA$89,540–$118,050 / yearReporting to the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts, the Senior Major Gifts Officer (SMGO) will work in a fast-paced, highly complex development environment and will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 local and national donors and prospects who have the potential for making five -, six-, and seven-figure gifts to support GBH's institutional priorities. It plays a vital role in helping to finance broadcast, video, digital, and audio programs, including celebrated dramas, investigative journalism, documentaries, children's media, podcasts, and other local and national programming in the public media system.
Development Officer, Major Gifts MSPCA-Angell CareersDevelopment Officer, Major GiftsBoston, MassachusettsWorking closely with the Chief Development Officer, Senior Director of Individual and Institutional Giving, and the broader Development team, the Development Officer will develop and implement individualized fundraising strategies that strengthen donor engagement, inspire transformational giving, and support both annual and campaign fundraising priorities. The Development Officer, Major Gifts is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making significant philanthropic investments in the MSPCA-Angell mission.
Major Gifts Officer Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionMajor Gifts OfficerWoods Hole, Massachusetts$128,560–$150,000 / yearThe Development Director will work closely with Advancement colleagues, institutional leadership, scientists, engineers, volunteers, and donors to build meaningful philanthropic partnerships that advance ocean science, technology innovation, education, and solutions for a changing planet. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Development Director, Major Gifts to manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with a primary focus on New York City and the broader Tri-State region.
NewDevelopment Officer, Major Gifts MSPCA - AngellDevelopment Officer, Major GiftsBoston, MA$110,000 / yearPart timeWorking closely with the Chief Development Officer, Senior Director of Individual and Institutional Giving, and the broader Development team, the Development Officer will develop and implement individualized fundraising strategies that strengthen donor engagement, inspire transformational giving, and support both annual and campaign fundraising priorities. The Development Officer, Major Gifts is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making significant philanthropic investments in the MSPCA-Angell mission.
Major Gift Officer The Trustees of ReservationsMajor Gift OfficerBoston, MAAdvance The Trustees’ $325M+ comprehensive campaign by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors whose interests align with campaign priorities, strategic initiatives, and long-term organizational needs. Please note that new employees are placed in the range between $122,500 and $140,000 (10+ years' experience) and at $96,250-$110,000 (less than 10 years' experience) to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee’s time at The Trustees.
Major Gift Officer International Institute of New EnglandMajor Gift OfficerBoston, MAWith locations in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire, IINE welcomes and serves thousands of individuals and families annually, including people displaced by political instability, violence, and climate crises; survivors of human trafficking; and unaccompanied children joining family members in New England. IINE delivers integrated services including English language learning, workforce development, youth and family support, and legal services, helping thousands of individuals each year achieve economic mobility and long-term community integration.
Senior Major Gift Officer Amherst CollegeSenior Major Gift OfficerMA$120,000–$130,000 / yearThis role manages a dynamic portfolio of approximately 125-175 alumni and parent donors and prospective donors, developing and executing individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that lead to six- and seven-figure commitments in support of the College's highest priorities. Operating in a data-informed, metrics-driven environment, the Senior Major Gift Officer meets ambitious goals while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive Advancement culture, and demonstrates flexibility to support evening, weekend, and travel commitments required for this role.
Major Gift Officer, Athletics Advancement Merrimack CollegeMajor Gift Officer, Athletics AdvancementNorth Andover, MAThe Major Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $25,000 and above, with a focus on securing leadership-level philanthropic investments that support student-athlete success and the long-term growth of Merrimack Athletics. This individual will work collaboratively with athletics leadership, coaches, and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations colleagues to secure support for capital projects, revenue-sharing opportunities, student-athlete development initiatives, annual fund growth, and sport-specific priorities.
Major Gift Officer American International CollegeMajor Gift OfficerSpringfield, MACreate opportunities to conduct a minimum of 100 substantive interactions annually, involving institutional leadership, faculty, and high-level volunteers, when appropriate, to efficiently cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gift prospects and donors. Integrity and mutual respect for the different opinions and experiences of all team members in the office and across campus, while being able to champion the agreed upon direction of the team and the College, despite disagreement.
Assistant Director, Major Gifts Northeastern UniversityAssistant Director, Major GiftsBoston, MA$76,335–$107,823.75 / yearDirector of Major Gifts, the ADMG collaborates with Advancement colleagues, faculty and staff across Northeastern's global university system, to discover, identify, and build relationships with prospective donors-developing strategies for their cultivation and soliciting gifts. The College of Science maintains a strong culture of collaboration amongst our faculty and staff: successful candidates will demonstrate a respect for the work of their colleagues and a focus on achieving our shared goals in a highly collaborative manner.
Director of Major Gifts Ambassador Recruiting ServicesDirector of Major GiftsFramingham, MassachusettsIf 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. 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.
Grants & Major Gifts Manager Community Music Center of Boston IncGrants & Major Gifts ManagerBoston, MAFull timeNow in the final year of the successful $20 million Valuing All Voices capital campaign, CMCB will be building on our campaign's momentum as we open our flagship new facility in Roxbury's Nubian Square in early 2027 (read more about our expansion HERE). This position will inherit a very strong portfolio of institutional giving and major gift relationships, including both longstanding supporters and a mobilized base of new supporters who have joined during the past 5-10 years.
Director, Major Gifts (Relocation Assistance Available!) MIT Whitehead InstituteDirector, Major Gifts (Relocation Assistance Available!)Cambridge, MassachusettsExecute Whitehead Institute’s individual giving program, including major gifts and annual/mid-level giving, with responsibility for managing direct reports, overseeing performance management, and developing a high-performing fundraising team. Provide strategic leadership to staff supporting major gift, annual, and mid-level giving programs, including oversight of direct reports.