Director of Major Gifts

LocationWashington, DC

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted1mo ago

Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The Phillips Collection is hiring a senior Director of Major Gifts (Washington, DC) with a salary range of $95,000-105,000 to lead the major giving program and secure significant support from a personal portfolio of up to 100 current and prospective donors.

Role: Director of Major Gifts
Organization: The Phillips Collection
Location: Washington, DC
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Compensation: $95,000-105,000 annually
Category: Development & Fundraising

The role

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Major Gifts is a creative leader seeking to grow a pipeline of major gifts donors to position The Phillips Collection for long-term sustainability as it begins its second century.

What you'll do

Cultivates, solicits, and stewards a personal portfolio of up to 100 current and prospective donors with $50K+ capacity
Supports the overall principal and major giving team effort to produce at least $2M in annual revenue
Oversees the implementation and marketing of the Circles program
Collaborates with the Director of Membership, as well as the Institutional Giving team
Oversees fundraising strategies and progress to goal for annual exhibitions and the Phillips Music series
Collaborates with the Senior Planned Giving Officer

What it takes

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of Advancement experience in a not-for-profit environment, preferably in the arts and culture sector
Record of securing major gifts of $25,000 and above, ideally programmatic in nature alongside annual operating
Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major donors
Collaborative, positive team player with high degree of personal initiative and accountability
Superlative written and verbal communication skills

What you'll bring

Cultivatessolicitsand stewards a personal portfolio of up to 100 current and prospective donors with $50K+ capacitySupports the overall principal and major giving team effort to produce at least $2M in annual revenueOversees the implementation and marketing of the Circles programCollaborates with the Director of Membership

How we treat you

medical, dental, retirement plans, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurances, AAM membership, Capital Bikeshare, and other

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, DC.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $95,000-105,000 annually.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of Advancement experience in a not-for-profit environment, and a record of securing major gifts of $25,000 and above.

How do I apply for this job?

You can apply for this job by clicking the 'APPLY NOW' button on the job posting.

What is the expected start date?

The anticipated start date is November 9, 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Phillips Collection's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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