Major Gifts Officer

Join us at Notre Dame Academy – Hingham, an all-female college preparatory high school dedicated to empowering young women in grades 6-12. As a vibrant Catholic learning community sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we focus on personal faith formation, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Overview The Major Gifts Officer at Notre Dame Academy is a key member of the Advancement team, and works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Advancement and partners with the President to advance the School’s comprehensive fundraising efforts. The Major Gift Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors in support of the Academy’s mission and strategic priorities rooted in the hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. This role plays a critical part in building a strong pipeline of major donors by deepening relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends of the Academy. Responsibilities Major Gift Fundraising Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 major gift prospects and donorsDevelop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategiesSolicit and close 5-6 figure gifts for Annual Fund and Capital/Endowment purposesMeet or exceed annual fundraising goals and performance metricsPrepare and present gift proposals aligned with institutional prioritiesBuild meaningful, mission-driven relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, trustees, and friendsConduct regular in-person visits and personalized outreachEngage prospects through campus visits, events, and volunteer opportunitiesEnsure timely and thoughtful stewardship, including impact reporting and donor recognitionServe as an ambassador for Notre Dame Academy, articulating its mission, vision, and funding prioritiesOther duties as assigned Partnership with Executive Director of Advancement Align major gift strategies with overall Advancement goals and the Academy’s strategic planCollaborate on building and strengthening a sustainable major gift pipeline through coordinated annual fund and engagement effortsProvide insight and strategy on donor capacity, readiness, and engagement opportunitiesCampaign planning and executionWork with the Advancement team to identify, research, and qualify new major gift prospectsLeverage data and relationships to expand the donor base and increase giving levelsPartner with Advancement colleagues on annual giving, alumnae engagement, parent programs, and events to identify and cultivate prospectsCollaborate with the President, Executive Director of Advancement, and volunteer leaders on donor strategy and engagement Data Management & Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions in the Advancement database (Bloomerang preferred)Track progress toward fundraising goals and portfolio activityPrepare donor briefings, reports, and pipeline updates in collaboration with the Executive Director of AdvancementEnsure adherence to best practices in donor confidentiality and data management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required5–7 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on major giftsDemonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donorsStrong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExperience with donor databases and fundraising software (Bloomerang preferred)Commitment to the mission and values of Notre Dame Academy and Catholic education Key Competencies Strategic thinking and donor-centered approachCollaboration and partnership with leadershipDiscretion, professionalism, and integrityInitiative and results orientationAbility to engage and inspire philanthropic supportFlexibility to work some evenings/weekends for school events. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Debbie Perry, Director of Human Resources at dperry@ndahingham.com Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflects our society and community free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws.