Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts & Strategic Partnerships

Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts & Strategic Partnerships

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: Executive Leadership

Organization Overview

We are a globally recognized nonprofit organization focused on advancing lifesaving healthcare initiatives and expanding access to treatment and research worldwide. With operations across the U.S. and Europe, our work connects patients, donors, and partners to create measurable humanitarian impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior fundraising and partnerships leader to build and expand a high-impact donor and corporate partner network. This role will focus on cultivating major gifts, strategic partnerships, and long-term philanthropic relationships across corporate, entertainment, and high-net-worth communities.

The Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts & Strategic Partnerships will work closely with executive leadership to advance donor engagement and secure transformational funding. This role will also play a key part in planning and executing major international fundraising events.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in high-level relationship building, understands donor ecosystems, and is motivated by mission-driven impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, and UHNW philanthropists
• Leverage an established personal network to expand donor and partnership pipelines
• Develop and execute strategies to secure six- and seven-figure gifts and sponsorships
• Partner closely with executive leadership on donor outreach, prospecting, and engagement strategy
• Support fundraising strategy and donor programming for high-profile international events
• Represent the organization at cultural, corporate, and philanthropic engagements
• Create compelling proposals, presentations, and donor communications
• Maintain high-touch stewardship practices to drive long-term donor loyalty and growth
• Track donor activity, opportunities, and outcomes in coordination with internal teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior fundraising, major gifts, or strategic partnerships
• Proven success securing significant philanthropic and corporate contributions
• Established network within corporate, entertainment, and philanthropic communities, particularly in New York
• Strong executive presence with polished donor-facing communication skills
• Experience supporting high-visibility fundraising events
• Highly organized, relationship-driven, and comfortable in high-profile environments
• Genuine passion for mission-driven and humanitarian work

Compensation

Base Salary: $150,000

Bonus: Performance-based incentive aligned with fundraising results, donor growth, and partnership impact

Compensation may be adjusted over time based on candidate experience, network, and market response.

Benefits

A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), disability coverage, wellness resources, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits. Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.