Major Gift Officer: Lead Donor Engagement & Campaigns

Notre Dame Academy Hingham; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame Academy - Hingham is seeking a Major Gift Officer to lead and advance its fundraising efforts. You will manage donor relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends, crafting tailored cultivation and solicitation plans to secure major gifts.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Advancement, you will align strategies with institutional priorities and collaborate with leadership to expand the donor pipeline and achieve campaign goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising software (Bloomerang preferred).
• Commitment to the mission and values of Notre Dame Academy and Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 major gift prospects and donors
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Solicit and close 5-6 figure gifts for Annual Fund and Capital/Endowment purposes
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals and performance metrics
• Prepare and present gift proposals aligned with institutional priorities
• Build meaningful, mission-driven relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, trustees, and friends
• Conduct regular in-person visits and personalized outreach
• Engage prospects through campus visits, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Ensure timely and thoughtful stewardship, including impact reporting and donor recognition
• Serve as an ambassador for Notre Dame Academy, articulating its mission, vision, and funding priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Bloomerang

Fundraising software

Job description

Notre Dame Academy - Hingham is seeking a Major Gift Officer to lead and advance its fundraising efforts. You will manage donor relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends, crafting tailored cultivation and solicitation plans to secure major gifts.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Advancement, you will align strategies with institutional priorities and collaborate with leadership to expand the donor pipeline and achieve campaign goals.