Director of Library Philanthropy & Donor Strategy

Roosevelt Network at USC; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roosevelt Institute seeks a Managing Director of Library Philanthropy for the FDR Library and Museum (FDRL) to lead fundraising strategy and portfolio, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. You will cultivate major gifts, steward donors, and coordinate with Roosevelt Institute and FDRL leadership.

This role focuses on expanding partnerships, diversifying revenue, managing budgets, and guiding campaigns such as the Four Freedoms Award and the $9.5 million Safeguarding a Living Legacy

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of fundraising experience.
• Proven donor relationship management with major gifts.
• Experience with annual budgets for nonprofit orgs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising strategy for the FDRL and achieve annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate and staff major gifts and foundation grants.
• Manage donor relationships and coordinate with Roosevelt Institute leadership.
• Prepare principals for donor meetings and ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Major gifts

Budget management

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

The Roosevelt Institute seeks a Managing Director of Library Philanthropy for the FDR Library and Museum (FDRL) to lead fundraising strategy and portfolio, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. You will cultivate major gifts, steward donors, and coordinate with Roosevelt Institute and FDRL leadership.

This role focuses on expanding partnerships, diversifying revenue, managing budgets, and guiding campaigns such as the Four Freedoms Award and the $9.5 million Safeguarding a Living Legacy