Senior Director of Development: Major Gifts Leader, MA

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Fringe benefits including disability &

Job summary

Dream Big! seeks a Sr. Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and refine the organization’s revenue plan in eastern Massachusetts. This role partners with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to secure major gifts and expand corporate/foundation support.

The successful candidate will build a high-performing development team, manage donor relations, and drive data-driven fundraising while engaging volunteers and events to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading fundraising efforts and major gifts within a mission-driven org.
• Proven ability to build and manage a development program and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and revenue planning with CEO and Board.
• Manage major gifts from individuals, families, and foundations.
• Oversee events including annual gala and donor engagement activities.
• Develop and manage donor portfolio, pipeline, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with Board Development Committee and corporate partners.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team management

Donor relations

Communication

Budget management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Dream Big! seeks a Sr. Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and refine the organization’s revenue plan in eastern Massachusetts. This role partners with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to secure major gifts and expand corporate/foundation support.

The successful candidate will build a high-performing development team, manage donor relations, and drive data-driven fundraising while engaging volunteers and events to meet targets.