Director of Major Gifts

The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy and partnering closely with organizational leadership, the Director of Major Gifts will:

• Lead strategy and execution for the organization’s major gifts program.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 100–125 individual donors and prospects capable of significant philanthropic investment.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward five- and six-figure gifts in support of annual and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the VP on donor strategy, pipeline development, and relationship management.
• Supervise and mentor a major gifts officer and provide insight to team members.
• Help ensure donors experience thoughtful, meaningful, and mission-connected engagement with SFH.
• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the SFH’s leadership team.

• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ demonstrated experience in frontline fundraising.
• A successful record of cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support.
• Strong relationship‑building instincts and excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to engage authentically with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring or managing staff.
• Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
• An appreciation for the mission and complexity of social services work.
• Experience with in the Greater Boston philanthropic community is highly valued.

Salary range: $122,000–$138,000, commensurate with experience.

SFH offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off, strong health and retirement benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, SFH is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all staff can reach their fullest potential. SFH welcomes candidates with lived experience and those who have faced historic barriers to competitive employment.