Top 32 Senior fundraiser Jobs in Boston, Ma

Major Gifts Officer
University of Massachusetts Boston —Boston, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Master's degree
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Director of Major Giving
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston —South Boston, MA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Research
- Analysis skills
- 403(b)
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Development Writer
Broad Institute —Cambridge, MA
- $70,000 - $94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
5d
Staff Assistant
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Senior Major Gifts Officer
WGBH —Boston, MA
- $89,540 - $118,050 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Customer service
- Writing skills
Development Coordinator
MASS Design Group —Boston, MA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
13d
Director, Gift Planning
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB —Charlestown, MA
- $110,000 - $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Children
- Travel
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Director of Development
Heading Home, Inc. —Boston, MA
- $145,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Office
- Business development
12d
Executive Director, Advancement
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $157,130 - $227,840 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Roxbury Stone House Chief Executive Officer
Positively Partners —Boston, MA
- $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Vice President of Development
The Trustees of Reservations —Boston, MA
- $183,750 - $215,250 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 11+ years
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Director, Philanthropy (Metro Boston)
Beth Israel Lahey Health —Boston, MA
- $149,989 - $215,010 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Senior Regional Director of Development, Major Gifts
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- 8 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Associate Vice President, Capital Giving
Babson College —Wellesley, MA
- $226,073 - $247,480 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Development Assistant Specialist, Major Gifts
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- English
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
2d
Director of Grants
More Than Words —Boston, MA
- $91,250 - $101,874 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Managing Director, Principal Gifts & External Engagement, Principal Gifts, Advancement
Boston University —Boston, MA
- 8 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Director of Development
Neighborhood House Charter School —Dorchester, MA
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- 5 years
Director of Annual Giving: J Fund
JCC Greater Boston —Newton, MA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
9d
Associate Director of Major Gifts
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance

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Major Gifts Officer

University of Massachusetts Boston -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job no: 530014
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: VC-University Advancement
Pay Grade: 34
Date opened: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

General Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Principal & Leadership Gifts and Campaign Director, the Major Gifts Officer is primarily responsible for developing managing, implementing, and overseeing strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of approximately 100-150 prospective leadership gift donors. The Major Gifts Officer will create individualized solicitation plans leading to major outright and deferred gifts of $50,000+, integrating unrestricted and restricted gifts, endowment, annual and capital gifts in support of UMass Boston’s fund-raising priorities. Responsibilities will most significantly include the identification, cultivation and solicitation of new prospects for the University.

The Major Gifts Officer will serve as a fundraiser for University-wide targeted initiatives and will work closely with colleagues in University Advancement, Dean’s, faculty and senior administrators in developing and implementing key fund-raising strategies and activities.

Examples of Duties:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the priorities of the University and make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific University needs
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Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward special and leadership gifts from a managed portfolio of 100-150 prospects and donors with capacity to make gifts of $50,000 and more. Face-to-face solicitations are required
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Articulate the mission of UMass Boston, its programs and activities in a succinct and compelling manner and advance individual relationships that result in philanthropic contributions to the university
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Visit 10-12+ donors/prospects monthly along with significant phone, text and email outreach
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Gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the current and life-time giving potential of individual prospects
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Ensure consistent and appropriate contact, facilitate or make solicitations and ensure effective stewardship;
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Coordinate specialized appeals targeted at constituent groups associated with a particular discipline, program or initiative;
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Participate in the planning and execution of special events
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Submit timely contact reports for each visit with detailed briefing papers
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Work with planned giving to identify prospects for bequests and other planned gifts to the University
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Gather, record and properly store information about prospect and donors utilizing Advance the University’s donor and alumni tracking database and use Gravyty for identifying new prospects
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Work with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Deans Directors, faculty and staff throughout the university to develop funding opportunities, engage in relationship-building activities of many kinds with faculty, volunteers and prospects; and provide general direction for support of university-wide targeted initiatives
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Plan and implement focused cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for specific gift opportunities; and
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Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred and seven-plus years of direct and successful development experience in fundraising, which includes a minimum of five-plus years of special/leadership gift experience, preferably in higher education, with a record of closing major gifts is required. Experience in fundraising at a complex University is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills are required, both written and oral, as well as a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings. Comprehensive campaign experience is a plus. Incumbent must be able to travel locally and nationally to meet with donors and prospective donors to raise money on behalf of the University. Ability to work various hours including nights and/or weekends.

Discretion and an ability to interact with high-level donors and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
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Supervision Received

This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor Principal & Leadership Gifts and Campaign Director.

Supervision Exercised:

Number of non-student employees directly supervised: 0

Number of non-student employees indirectly supervised: 0

Average number of student employees supervised at any given time: 0

Application Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

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