Major Gifts Officer, Regional - Northeast
Per Scholas · United States
Posted 26 days ago · $10,000–$99,999
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Per Scholas's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 55% of Per Scholas's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Per Scholas
- high 17 stale, 0 reposted of 47 open
- Hiring momentum
- 70 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 Per Scholas's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Per Scholas.
About this role
The Major Gifts Officer for the Northeast at Per Scholas will focus on identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts ranging from $10,000 to $99,999. This role involves deepening relationships with donors through meetings, campus visits, and events, while also contributing to the development of a major gifts program. The officer will manage a portfolio of existing donors and prospects, ensuring effective engagement and fundraising outcomes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- 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 Per Scholas as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of 5 years of sophisticated major gifts experience
- Proven track record of building pipelines and closing five- and six-figure gifts
- Demonstrated success building and sustaining long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and recurring donors
- Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape in the Northeast, particularly New York City, the tri-state area, and Greater Boston
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex programmatic and outcome data into compelling, donor-centered cases for support
What you get
- Over 40 days of paid time off each year
- Comprehensive medical coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente
- Dental and vision insurance options
- 401(k) plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support
- Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Role is newly created and evolving, which may involve ambiguity
- Position requires significant travel and potential evening or weekend work
- Salary range is specified but may vary based on geography and experience
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Listed by Per Scholas on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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