Senior Director of Major Gift and Capital Giving

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston South Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About Us

Catholic Charities Boston is a leading provider of comprehensive emergency assistance and long-term economic empowerment for families and individuals. Rooted in a faith mission, we welcome people regardless of faithand circumstance. We address key issues facing our communities, providing food, shelter, resources, affordable childcare, and advocacy while creating pathways to job and housing security. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by helping individuals and families overcome immediate crises and build sustainable futures.

Catholic Charities is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraising leader to serve as Senior Director of Major Gift and Capital Giving
. This is a highly visible, frontline leadership role for an experienced development professional who is passionate about advancing mission-driven work and inspiring transformational philanthropy. This position will play a critical role in expanding major and leadership giving to support Catholic Charities’ vital social services and educational programs. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative leader with a proven track record in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and transformational donors.

The Senior Director will help shape and execute ambitious multi-year fundraising strategies while personally managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned fundraiser who is ready to lead at a higher strategic level while remaining deeply engaged in donor relationships.

• Partner with the Senior Vice President for Advancement to design and implement multi-year strategies to significantly grow major, leadership, and transformational giving.
• Work with Advancement team members to foster a results-oriented, collaborative team culture focused on high-level and personalized donor engagement.
• Provide strategic direction to elevate and expand the major gifts portfolio, aligning fundraising plans with Catholic Charities’ organizational priorities.
• Lead major giving initiatives, including capital campaigns, project-based fundraising, annual giving strategies, and endowment growth.
• Personally manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Develop long-term engagement plans for existing and prospective donors, continuously assessing progress and outcomes.
• Lead and grow the current team of three fundraisers to create relationships and secure major gifts from existing donors and prospects.
• Set standards and goals for team visits, outreach, meetings, and tours of programs.
• Secure increased annual commitments and transformational investments in alignment with agency funding priorities.
• Implement a best-in-class donor stewardship and recognition program to ensure meaningful donor engagement and retention.
• Work closely with Board members, senior leadership, program leaders, and advisory groups to identify, cultivate, and solicit key donor prospects.
• Identify and research prospects for major and transformational gifts, including potential board and leadership candidates.
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented culture across the Advancement team, integrating strategies across individual giving programs.
• Mentor and support other Advancement team members.
• Serve as a compelling ambassador for Catholic Charities, clearly and passionately communicating our mission, impact, and funding priorities.
• Partner with Advancement and Communications teams to develop high-quality donor materials, proposals,…