Senior Director of Major Giving

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30 to 40 Hours Full-Time 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

At Catholic Charities Boston, our work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the support needed to thrive. Across 20 + program locations in Eastern Massachusetts, including multi service sites in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, CCAB offers services that assist vulnerable communities in achieving stability and self-sufficiency. Catholic Charities Boston (CCAB) is one of Massachusetts's largest social service nonprofit organizations, dedicated to serving individuals and families in need with compassion and respect.

At CCAB, the mission is to uplift and empower communities, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.

Catholic Charities is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraising leader to serve as Senior Director of Major and Transformational 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.

• 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 a team of 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, reports, and briefing documents.
• Represent Catholic Charities at high-profile events and within the broader nonprofit and philanthropic community to expand visibility and support.
• Track and analyze portfolio performance, providing insights and reporting on progress toward…