MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY
Major Gifts Officer (Permanent)

Location:

Waltham, MA (Hybrid – 1-2 days/week onsite, Thursdays required)

Compensation:

$90,000-$120,000 base + benefits

Industry:

Nonprofit A mission-driven, small nonprofit organization based in Greater Boston is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer to join its lean, highly collaborative development team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit development department (team of 3) with regular exposure to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will be relationship-oriented, strategic, and passionate about creating long-term philanthropic partnerships that directly impact children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and cultivate a portfolio of 100+ major gift donors, with a focus on deep relationship-building and donor retention.
Conduct targeted outreach and secure a minimum of five donor/prospect meetings monthly.
Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies aimed at increasing average gift size ($10K-$50K+).
Collaborate with marketing and program staff to develop compelling proposals and donor communications.
Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior leadership.
Represent the organization at fundraising events and in the community.
Identify and pursue foundation grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications:

5-10+ years of experience in individual giving and major gift fundraising ($50K+), ideally in a small to mid-sized nonprofit setting.
Background in organizations focused on children, family services, or human welfare strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in relationship-based fundraising; transactional approaches are not a fit.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter comfortable in a lean, resource-conscious environment.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Bachelor’s degree required.

Additional Details:

This is a hybrid role based in Waltham, MA — candidates must be able to work on-site at least 1-2 days/week, including Thursdays.
Local travel required for donor meetings; occasional evening or weekend event attendance may be expected.
If you’re interested, please email your resume to Camie McDonnell at cmcdonnell@naglergroup.com for immediate consideration! TNG123
#LI-CM1 Major Gifts Officer
Waltham , Massachusetts, 02451
Perm
90,000/year