Assistant Director – Major Gifts

Milton Academy

Assistant Director of Major Gifts at Milton Academy. Managing donor relations and fundraising strategies for key alumni and benefactors.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeMilton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance the success of Miltons fundraising program by building trust-based relationships with prospective donors, deepening engagement and maximizing philanthropic investment
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, including solicitation of annual Milton Fund gifts, and major/planned blended gift conversations
Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects
Utilize multiple channels of contact and travel as needed to achieve established targets including 10+ substantive visits per month, both via in-person and virtual meetings
Master a working knowledge of Milton Academy and its strategic priorities in order to articulate a compelling case for support to all constituents
Utilizing Raisers Edge NXT, research data, and other resources, identify potential major donors for qualification in order to expand donor pipeline and add new prospects into portfolio
Write internal and external-facing executive summaries, proposals, donor briefings, and other communications that move gift conversations forward
Enter contact reports, actions, proposals, and other prospect management data into Raisers Edge NXT in a timely manner
Maintain proficiency in reading and interpreting donor and gift records in RE NXT
In collaboration with other Advancement divisions and institutional partners, contribute to strategies to increase constituent engagement in regional areas as assigned, to enhance Miltons presence in strategic regions
Contribute to stewardship strategies that demonstrate impact to assigned donors
Facilitate strategic relationships between major gift prospects and the Head of School and other school leaders to advance philanthropic strategies
Represent Milton at local and regional Advancement events, on-campus school events, and community events as required
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required
Valid drivers license is required
Successful track record of five and six+ figure solicitations
3-5 years of experience in major gifts/fundraising/development, or a related field
Development experience in an independent school or college environment (preferred)
Strong command of databases, preferably Raisers Edge, Microsoft Office suite (word processing, spreadsheets), and Google Suite
Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements
Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Ability to work some evenings and weekends is required
Travel is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Non-profit Milton Academy is an independent coeducational day and boarding school in Milton, Massachusetts, serving lower, middle, and upper school students. The school provides a college-preparatory curriculum with strong offerings in academics, arts, and athletics, plus extracurricular clubs, summer programs, and extensive campus resources (library, observatory, counseling, dining, and residential life). Milton also manages admissions and financial aid, alumni relations, community engagement, and emphasizes diversity and non-discrimination in its programs. Assistant Director – Major Gifts 🔥 4 hours ago 🏢 Milton – Onsite 💵 $110k - $130k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Advance the success of Miltons fundraising program by building trust-based relationships with prospective donors, deepening engagement and maximizing philanthropic investment
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, including solicitation of annual Milton Fund gifts, and major/planned blended gift conversations
Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects
Utilize multiple channels of contact and travel as needed to achieve established targets including 10+ substantive visits per month, both via in-person and virtual meetings
Master a working knowledge of Milton Academy and its strategic priorities in order to articulate a compelling case for support to all constituents
Utilizing Raisers Edge NXT, research data, and other resources, identify potential major donors for qualification in order to expand donor pipeline and add new prospects into portfolio
Write internal and external-facing executive summaries, proposals, donor briefings, and other communications that move gift conversations forward
Enter contact reports, actions, proposals, and other prospect management data into Raisers Edge NXT in a timely manner
Maintain proficiency in reading and interpreting donor and gift records in RE NXT
In collaboration with other Advancement divisions and institutional partners, contribute to strategies to increase constituent engagement in regional areas as assigned, to enhance Miltons presence in strategic regions
Contribute to stewardship strategies that demonstrate impact to assigned donors
Facilitate strategic relationships between major gift prospects and the Head of School and other school leaders to advance philanthropic strategies
Represent Milton at local and regional Advancement events, on-campus school events, and community events as required
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree is required
Valid drivers license is required
Successful track record of five and six+ figure solicitations
3-5 years of experience in major gifts/fundraising/development, or a related field
Development experience in an independent school or college environment (preferred)
Strong command of databases, preferably Raisers Edge, Microsoft Office suite (word processing, spreadsheets), and Google Suite
Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements
Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Ability to work some evenings and weekends is required
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Hard Skills & Tools

major gifts solicitationfundraisingdonor qualificationprospect managementexecutive summaries writingproposal writingdonor briefingsdata analysisstrategic planningstewardship strategies

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationengagementcollaborationorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license