Major Gifts Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish a nationwide network of advocates for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

• Identify and nurture potential supporters throughout the United States

• Foster trusted relationships with donors and explore their philanthropic interests

• Create persuasive philanthropic proposals and secure transformative donations

• Build donor portfolios from scratch and develop pipelines for significant contributions

• Conduct visits with donors to secure gifts of five figures and above

• Maintain precise and timely records of donor interactions within CRM systems

• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to synchronize major gift initiatives with fundraising strategies

• Work alongside development, communications, and programming teams to create donor materials and engagement opportunities

• Engage in campaign planning and special projects

• Acknowledge donors and report on the impact of their contributions

• Monitor progress toward objectives and assist with departmental reporting and forecasting

• Represent the organization at events and donor meetings, acting as an ambassador for its mission

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is an advantage

• Over 5 years of professional fundraising experience

• Minimum of 3 years in major gifts or principal gifts

• Demonstrated success in securing five- and six-figure donations

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Self-driven with robust organizational and relationship management skills

• Familiarity with DonorPerfect or other CRM/database systems such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer

• Capability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Willingness to travel to/from Medora and donor events as necessary

• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends to support organizational events

• 50% travel is required

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b)

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• 20 days of paid time off

• 10 days of holidays