Major Gift Officer Full Time Job Type Full-time Description Location: Medora or Bismarck, ND Travel: 40-60% annual travel Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 Our Company There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences. TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more. It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota. We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family. We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Requirements Reporting to the Development Director, the Major Gifts Officer will support fundraising efforts by working closely with the Development Team. This role involves qualifying, cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting individual prospects capable of giving over $25,000. Responsibilities include managing all major gift fundraising activities, arranging visits with potential donors, and developing funding proposals. The Major Gifts Officer will expand the donor base, build new relationships, maintain a portfolio of 100-125 major gift prospects, and solicit multi-year pledges. They are expected to schedule 150-175 personal visits annually and coordinate all fundraising communication materials. Responsibilities and Duties + Create and Support: Work closely with the Development Director to create and implement a development plan for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Work with the Development Director to establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress against them and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting them. + Cultivate and Solicit: Leverage best practices in prospect research to identify new prospects and close major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and friends to reach predetermined goal while maintaining and growing existing relationships to benefit TRMF. + Stewardship and Collaboration: Identify and implement strategies for keeping our current supporters engaged and apprised of the impact of TRMF programs, collaborating with the Development Team for data as needed. + Operations: Maintain meticulous donor records, and in coordination with our wider Development and Finance team, ensure we carefully track, acknowledge, and report contacts in timely fashion. + Traveling regionally and nationally, evening, weekend activities, appropriate events, and programs. + Conduct is professional, courteous, and respectful, consistent with the values of the Foundation, to put the Foundation in the best position to enjoy the highest levels of philanthropy and public support. + Support other development functions as needs emerge. Qualifications + Knowledge of fundraising process and ability to solicit donations + Excellent organizational skills + Excellent problem-solving skills + Resourceful and willing to take initiative + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong interpersonal skills + Ability to stay on task within the context of the big picture goal + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion + Demonstrated integrity + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment + Self-motivated and confident + Strong attention to detail + Ability to adjust effectively to dynamic situations + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively + Flexible, ready, and able to adapt to change. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software Education and Experience + Bachelor's degree in marketing, Finance, or similar field preferred + Five years of experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization highly preferred + A record of accomplishment of building strong networks and relationship that lead to direct philanthropic support and ability/comfort to make mid-range gift asks + A deep passion for understanding of our mission + Demonstrated experience in donor prospects research + Demonstrate experience in database management Physical Requirements + Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstations, including keyboard and visual display terminal. Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity. Ability to see, read, and comprehend written materials. + Ability to travel independently via car and air. + Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times. + Must be able to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Salary Description $75,000-85,000 annual