Major Gifts Officer

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library; Medora (ND); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation is seeking several Major Gifts Officers to build a national donor network and secure transformational gifts for a one‑of‑a‑generation institution. You’ll work remotely from across the United States, travel to meet prospects, and report to the Chief Development Officer.

You’ll identify supporters, develop trusted relationships, and craft compelling proposals to advance the Library’s mission and long‑term impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of professional fundraising experience, with at least 3 years of major gifts or principal gifts experience.
• Proven success securing five- and five-figure gifts.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Donor Perfect or other CRM/database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Build donor portfolios from the ground up identifying prospective supporters and cultivating relationships.
• Conduct donor visits, prepare proposals, and close gifts of five figures and above.
• Maintain accurate donor interactions in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to align major gift efforts with strategy.
• Work with colleagues across development, communications, and programming to develop donor materials and engagement opportunities.
• Participate in campaign planning and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Donor Relationship Management

Strategic Fundraising Execution

Communication & Storytelling

Business Acumen

Planning & Organization

Collaboration & Influence

Judgment & Ethics

Ownership & Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Donor Perfect

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

He believed in the strenuous life: in taking risks, accepting responsibility, pursuing big ideas, and having the courage to act. He was a president, explorer, conservationist, writer, reformer, and relentless force for change. More than a century later, his example still asks a powerful question: What will you do with your time in the arena?

For more than a decade, we have been building a Library worthy of that question.

And there was no more fitting place to build it than Medora, North Dakota, the rugged Badlands community where Roosevelt found adventure, built a ranching life, and forged the connection to the land that would shape his conservation legacy. Today, that landscape remains an essential part of his story.

Now open in Medora, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a one-of-a-kind expression of that legacy. Designed by the internationally acclaimed Swedish architecture firm Snøhetta, the Library is a monument to Roosevelt’s enduring spirit and his conservation ethic. Its state-of-the-art, sustainable building reflects a commitment to stewardship and bold thinking, while its progressive, technology-driven museum uses immersive storytelling and interactive experiences to bring Roosevelt’s life and ideas into the present.

This is not a monument meant simply to look backward. It is a place designed to make history matter—to invite people to explore Roosevelt’s story, wrestle with the questions he confronted, and consider what his example asks of them today.

Roosevelt challenged people to dare greatly, think boldly, care deeply, and live passionately. The Library carries that spirit forward, inspiring people to participate, lead, and step into the arena themselves.

This is more than a presidential library. It is a people’s library—built to inspire action.

About the Role

Help Build the Future of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library! The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is looking for several Major Gifts Officers across the country to help build a national community of supporters around a once-in-a-generation institution.

This is an opportunity to do more than raise money. You’ll build meaningful relationships with individuals and families who believe in the power of leadership, citizenship, conservation, and active participation in our communities—and help connect their philanthropic interests to the Library’s mission and long-term impact.

Our Major Gifts Officers will work remotely from across the United States, traveling regularly to meet with donors and prospects in their regions and nationally. You’ll identify and cultivate prospective supporters, develop trusted relationships, make compelling philanthropic proposals, and secure transformational gifts that will advance the Library for generations to come. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) , this position plays a key role in securing philanthropic support for the organization’s programs, capital initiatives, and endowment.

We’re looking for experienced fundraisers who are energized by relationships, motivated by big ideas, and ready to help shape a national philanthropic movement.

If you know how to turn shared purpose into meaningful philanthropic partnership, we want to hear from you!

Core Competencies

• Donor Relationship Management– Builds and sustains trust-based relationships that advance long-term donor engagement and giving.
• Strategic Fundraising Execution– Plans and executes cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to achieve revenue goals.
• Communication & Storytelling– Clearly and persuasively communicates mission, impact, and funding priorities.
• Business Acumen– Understands how donor activity supports organizational strategy and revenue outcomes.
• Planning & Organization– Manages a donor portfolio with discipline, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Collaboration & Influence– Works effectively with leadership, peers, and volunteers to advance donor relationships.
• Judgment & Ethics– Exercises sound judgment and adheres to ethical fundraising standards.
• Ownership & Initiative– Takes accountability for results and proactively advances opportunities.

Responsibilities

• The opportunity is wide open. Our Major Gifts Officers will build their portfolios from the ground up—identifying prospective supporters, developing relationships, uncovering philanthropic interests, and building a pipeline of transformational gifts across the country.
• Conduct donor visits, prepare proposals, and close gifts of five figures and above.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions in CRM systems.
• Work closely with the CDO to align major gift efforts with overall fundraising strategy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across development, communications, and programming to develop donor materials and engagement opportunities.
• Participate in campaign planning and special projects as assigned.

Stewardship & Reporting

• Ensure meaningful donor recognition and reporting on the impact of their gifts.
• Track progress toward goals and contribute to departmental reporting and forecasting.
• Represent the organization at events and in donor meetings, serving as an ambassador for its mission.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of professional fundraising experience, with at least 3 years of major gifts or principal gifts experience
• Proven success securing five- and five-figure gifts.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and relationship management abilities.
• Familiarity with Donor Perfect or other CRM/database systems (e.g.,Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to/between Medora and donor events, as needed.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends in support of organizational events.
• This is a full-time, exempt remote position.

Full benefits include 403(b), medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, as well as 20 days of paid time off and 10 days of holidays. Total compensation ranges commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. TRPLF does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law as a provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, participate in an interview, or otherwise navigate our hiring process, please email careers at trlibrary.com. Our team will connect with you to explore the best way to support your experience.