Director, Major Gifts & Strategic Partnerships

Pratt Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Institute seeks a strategic Director of Major Gifts to advance philanthropy and secure high-value support from alumni, families, and friends. You will manage a portfolio of 75–100 prospects and lead engagement across five- to seven-figure gifts, guiding donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, the role requires independent judgment, cultural awareness, and the ability to collaborate across Pratt’s

Qualifications

• Significant experience securing major gifts for a large academic or nonprofit organization.
• Ability to cultivate and solicit five- to seven-figure gifts from diverse donors.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 100 major gift prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement to align donor interests with Pratt priorities.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relationship-building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Fundraising leadership

Tools

Freeman Philanthropic Services collaboration

Job description

Pratt Institute seeks a strategic Director of Major Gifts to advance philanthropy and secure high-value support from alumni, families, and friends. You will manage a portfolio of 75–100 prospects and lead engagement across five- to seven-figure gifts, guiding donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, the role requires independent judgment, cultural awareness, and the ability to collaborate across Pratt’s