Director of Major Gifts & Impact (Hybrid)

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a Director of Impact Giving to manage a 100–125 donor portfolio, focusing on gifts of $10,000+ and six-figure giving. You will develop annual fundraising strategies with the Chief Advancement Officer and coordinate across annual giving, corporate and foundation giving, and events.

The role emphasizes moves management, donor engagement planning, and accurate Salesforce reporting, with outreach across MA and RI and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five or more years of fundraising experience and a proven track record of securing six-figure donations.
• Direct experience in donor cultivation, corporate giving, and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–125 major gift, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects focusing on gifts of $10,000+.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies and cultivation approaches with the Chief Advancement Officer.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Grant writing

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a Director of Impact Giving to manage a 100–125 donor portfolio, focusing on gifts of $10,000+ and six-figure giving. You will develop annual fundraising strategies with the Chief Advancement Officer and coordinate across annual giving, corporate and foundation giving, and events.

The role emphasizes moves management, donor engagement planning, and accurate Salesforce reporting, with outreach across MA and RI and a hybrid work arrangement.