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United States, USAfull_timePosted 8 Jun 2026

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<p><strong>Job Title:&nbsp;</strong>Director of Major Gifts (East)</p> <p><strong><br>Position Summary:</strong><br>The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its <span data-contrast="auto">Director of Major Gifts (East) position.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting to the VP, Head of Major Gifts, this position&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">plays a key role in advancing the Foundation’s major gifts strategy and supporting the overall goals of the Major Gifts team. This role is designed to empower frontline fundraisers by providing strategic partnership, thought leadership, and structured management so they can focus more deeply on high-impact donor engagement. This position leads a team of frontline fundraisers in their assigned territory providing guidance, coaching, and support to help them achieve and exceed fundraising goals. In addition, this role also stewards a select portfolio of major gift donors, collaborating closely with colleagues across Development and the broader Foundation to ensure coordinated and effective engagement of supporters. This position fosters a high-performing, collaborative team culture rooted in shared accountability, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence in donor relationships and fundraising outcomes. In partnership with the VP, Head of Major Gifts, this leader works closely with fundraisers, ensuring clarity, alignment, and the support needed to drive exceptional donor engagement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The successful candidate will bring&nbsp;a strong&nbsp;leadership presence,&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;success in major gift fundraising, and proven ability to drive bold multi-year strategies.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This position may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work out of the Foundation’s office in New York City or based remotely within the Eastern region of the United States.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}"><br><br></span><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Team Leadership &amp; Development</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <l

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