Senior Director of Major Gifts

• Lead the major gifts and individual giving program, overseeing strategy, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors at the $10K+ level
• Manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects, cultivating deep relationships and securing six- and seven-figure gifts
• Develop and execute a multi-year growth plan for major gifts in partnership with the Chief Development Officer and CEO
• Supervise and mentor a team of gift officers and donor engagement staff, fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture

This role creates positive change by driving transformational growth in philanthropic revenue for an organization that supports foreign-born skilled job seekers in transitioning from poverty or exclusion to quality, thriving-wage careers, creating equitable pathways to opportunity.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with at least 5 years focused on major gifts or individual giving
• Proven track record in building major gift pipelines through thoughtful and strategic prospecting; establishing pathways to engage lapsed donors, upgrade existing, and bring in new qualified donors
• Proven success managing a personal portfolio of high-net-worth donors and closing six- and seven-figure gifts
• Strong command of fundraising systems (Salesforce NPSP preferred), donor pipeline management, and data-driven strategy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to inspire trust, convey impact, and connect authentically with diverse stakeholders

Organization values your voice and contributions, rewards performance, helps you grow, and provides a healthy working environment. Works with an engaging, forward-thinking, pragmatic, kind, and mission-driven organization known for its innovation and commitment to impact.

Upwardly Global supports thousands of foreign-born skilled job seekers in transitioning from poverty or exclusion to quality, thriving-wage careers through its customized program and holistic approach to integrating skilled immigrants into the US job market.