Major Gifts Officer – Los Angeles or San Francisco
Blue Star Families · Remote near San Francisco or Los Angeles
Posted 23 days ago · $128,000 - $177,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Blue Star Families's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Blue Star Families's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Blue Star Families
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blue Star Families's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blue Star Families.
About this role
The Major Gifts Officer for Blue Star Families will lead fundraising efforts in California, focusing on cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders, and foundations. This role involves developing a regional fundraising strategy, managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the organization's impact. Regular travel within the region and participation in in-person gatherings are essential components of the job.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blue Star Families as an employer.
What you need
- 7–10+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience
- Demonstrated success securing major gifts of $25,000+ and principal gifts
- Strong understanding of Northern California’s philanthropic and corporate landscape
- Experience engaging high-net-worth individuals, technology leaders, and family foundations
- Ability to operate independently in a regional leadership role
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
Nice to have
- Experience fundraising within high-wealth markets
- Familiarity with donor-advised funds and venture philanthropy models
- Experience working in national nonprofit organizations with regional structures
- Established relationships within Los Angeles or Bay Area philanthropic networks
What you get
- Flexible work options (remote, or hybrid depending on the role)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Communications allowance
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the organization's culture or team dynamics are provided
- The role requires regular travel, which may impact work-life balance
- The salary range is provided, but no specific salary is guaranteed
- The job may require working non-standard hours to meet fundraising goals
Summarised from Blue Star Families's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Blue Star Families on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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