Senior Director, Major Gifts & Donor Strategy

American Cancer Society; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer to lead a high-impact portfolio in the San Jose area. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors capable of giving six to seven figures, aligning gifts with organizational priorities.

You’ll partner with teams to develop proposals, manage a healthy pipeline, and drive annual revenue goals of $750k+ while traveling for donor meetings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Successful track record of securing six-, seven- and eight-figure gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Strong working knowledge of major gifts fundraising and donor engagement.
• Ability to build and cultivate relationships with diverse donors and volunteers.
• Ability to manage a complex portfolio and collaborate with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes donor strategies to secure six-figure and above commitments.
• Builds and manages long-term relationships with a portfolio of high-impact donors.
• Serves as an ambassador translating impact into donor engagement and opportunities.
• Qualifies and advances donors through moves management and pipeline development.
• Collaborates across teams to connect donors with giving opportunities and leadership roles.
• Maintains accountability for portfolio performance and fundraising goals.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The American Cancer Society is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer to lead a high-impact portfolio in the San Jose area. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors capable of giving six to seven figures, aligning gifts with organizational priorities.

You’ll partner with teams to develop proposals, manage a healthy pipeline, and drive annual revenue goals of $750k+ while traveling for donor meetings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.