Senior Fundraising Director, Library Philanthropy

The Roosevelt Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roosevelt Institute seeks a Managing Director of Library Philanthropy for the FDR Library and Museum to lead fundraising strategy and donor relationships. This role reports to the Chief Development Officer and collaborates with FDRL leadership and Roosevelt Institute board members.

The position focuses on growing the annual revenue goal and the $9.5 million campaign, diversifying revenue channels, and coordinating with NARA and other stakeholders to advance the FDRL mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations, with preference for cultural/historical institutions.
• Experience identifying, cultivating, and closing gifts from individuals and foundations at major/principal level.
• Experience raising revenue and managing budgets for a $1–$2 million organization.
• Excellent donor relationship management skills across boards, foundations, individuals, and corporate donors.
• Hands-on, self-starter approach with ability to work across levels and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with development approaches including gifts, events, corporate partnerships, major gifts, and capital campaigns.
• Experience supervising staff from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall FDRL fundraising pipeline toward the annual ~$1 million revenue goal and the $9.5 million campaign, guiding strategy and tracking progress.
• Develop and execute a strategy to diversify revenue streams across philanthropic giving channels.
• Own a portfolio of funder relationships, including direct solicitation and staff on relationship management.
• Prepare principals for donor meetings and engagements, including prospect research and follow‑ups.
• Engage with individual and institutional donors and represent the organization externally.
• Liaise between FDRL and Roosevelt Institute leadership; coordinate large events and joint fundraising efforts.
• Cultivate and steward trustees and board members to advance FDRL initiatives.
• Develop corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relationship management

Prospect research

Gift solicitation

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Staff supervision

Event planning

Corporate partnerships

Capital campaigns

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Roosevelt Institute seeks a Managing Director of Library Philanthropy for the FDR Library and Museum to lead fundraising strategy and donor relationships. This role reports to the Chief Development Officer and collaborates with FDRL leadership and Roosevelt Institute board members.

The position focuses on growing the annual revenue goal and the $9.5 million campaign, diversifying revenue channels, and coordinating with NARA and other stakeholders to advance the FDRL mission.