Major Gifts Director: Transformational Philanthropy

communitycare-centralhealth; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Health Foundation seeks a Sr. Director of Major Gifts to lead a comprehensive major-gifts program, build a robust donor portfolio, and work closely with the Foundation CEO to secure transformational gifts.

This hybrid role requires coordinating with leadership, clinicians, and community partners to advance multi-year plans and align fundraising with strategic priorities. The position emphasizes strategy, hands-on solicitation, staff leadership, and cross-department collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years in major gifts, advancement, or related field.
• Experience soliciting and closing significant gifts.
• Experience with prospect-management, moves-management, and CRM.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and evaluate major-gifts strategy and portfolio.
• Personally solicit assigned major-gift prospects and lead key solicitations with CEO.
• Prepare proposals, briefing materials, and donor communications.
• Coordinate executive involvement and cross-functional donor engagement.
• Track revenue, forecasts, and portfolio performance; ensure ethical fundraising.

Skills

Major gifts

Portfolio management

Donor engagement

Executive relationship management

Donor strategy

Forecasting & reporting

Campaign planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Central Health Foundation seeks a Sr. Director of Major Gifts to lead a comprehensive major-gifts program, build a robust donor portfolio, and work closely with the Foundation CEO to secure transformational gifts.

This hybrid role requires coordinating with leadership, clinicians, and community partners to advance multi-year plans and align fundraising with strategic priorities. The position emphasizes strategy, hands-on solicitation, staff leadership, and cross-department collaboration to