Director, Major Gifts

Job overview

The Director, Major Gifts role is an in-person position requiring at least three days each week at Uncommon Schools' Central Office in downtown Manhattan, New York, NY. The compensation range is $116,800–$146,000 per year; the posting says qualified new hires typically start at $124,100. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit public charter school network focused on K–12 education and closing the college completion gap. The director manages major donor relationships from prospect identification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The role connects donors with the organization's mission and helps expand philanthropic support for student success and organizational priorities.

What you'll do

• Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
• develop individualized donor strategies and proposals
• lead in-person and virtual donor engagement
• communicate organizational impact
• steward donor relationships
• identify and qualify prospects
• expand donor networks with internal leaders
• maintain CRM records and pipeline data
• forecast revenue and track fundraising goals
• collaborate with development, marketing, and program teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director, major gifts

major gift fundraising

donor relations

portfolio management

philanthropy

new york ny

uncommon schools

$116,800–$146,000/year

downtown manhattan

at least three days onsite

19 days pto

paid winter and summer holidays

health dental vision

403(b) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 19 days of paid time off
• three weeks of paid winter and summer organization-wide holidays
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• paid leave options
• mental health and counseling support
• wellness benefits
• pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts.

Why this role

In-person organization with at least three days weekly at the downtown Manhattan Central Office; role supports a nonprofit network of public charter schools.

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.