Working Location: Washington DC

Working Location: 

Hybrid - New York City or Washington, DC; Approx. 1–2 days onsite/3–4 days offsite

To apply, please submit a resume, click "Apply Now", and respond to three short-answer questions in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed*.

• Please tell us why you are interested in this role and working for the Roosevelt Institute, and how this role aligns with your professional trajectory up to this point (250 words max).
• Walk us through your approach to building and expanding individual giving programs - how do you develop and cultivate donor relationships? (250 words max)

• This role will manage a four-person development team - how do you lead and support staff to foster high-functioning development teams? (250 words max)

Roosevelt’s Work

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to restructuring markets, transforming corporations, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, the Managing Director of Development (MD) will lead fundraising strategy for the Roosevelt Institute’s think tank and people development programs as well as Roosevelt Forward, with a primary focus on building a robust major individual giving program and a secondary focus on providing strategic oversight of institutional/foundation fundraising. 

Roosevelt has strong, long-standing foundation relationships but has not yet built a dedicated individual giving function, and the organization is in the final stages of rolling out a new strategic plan. This role will leverage that new strategic plan to build an individual giving program largely from the ground up, in service of a three-to-five-year goal of growing individual giving from a portfolio of 5 percent of annual income to 25 percent or close to $5 million annually and diversifying the organization’s revenue base. The MD will partner closely with the Chief Development Officer in shaping the program’s direction and design, will personally cultivate their own portfolio of major individual donors and prospects, and will lead the development team in executing that shared vision. 

Responsibilities include: managing and continuously building a robust pipeline of donors and prospects to support the organization’s work; cultivating and managing relationships with funders; managing the team toward excellent grant writing, project management, and stewardship; partnering with organizational leadership and program staff on new program development and strategy; and other related activities. The MD will oversee a team of four staff: director of foundation relations, donor engagement manager, grants manager, and development associate.

This is a full-time, nonunionized, people management role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Chief Development Officer, shape the strategic design of expanding Roosevelt’s major individual giving program—then manage its execution and build its infrastructure, including prospect research, moves management, solicitation, and stewardship, to ensure strong systems and practices.

• Manage the overall fundraising pipeline for both the Roosevelt Institute (c3) and Roosevelt Forward a (c4), including advising on strategy, tracking progress toward goals, and leveraging data to inform decisions, employing a combination of strategic thinking and tactical execution. 

• Develop and drive a comprehensive donor engagement strategy to steward donors and attract new prospects, including elements like strategic communications, cultivation events, and funder briefings.

• Directly cultivate and manage their own portfolio of major individual and donor prospects identifying and pursuing opportunities.

• Manage the Donor Engagement Manager in growing Roosevelt’s existing mid-level giving pipeline (currently approximately $400,000 annually) toward $1 million, in service of a broader goal of building Roosevelt’s individual giving portfolio to at least $5 million within three-to-five years.

• Oversee Roosevelt’s foundation relations function (managed day to day by the Director of Foundation Relations) to sustain strong institutional fundraising performance.

• Regularly engage Roosevelt’s program and communications teams to identify programmatic work, projects, and events to leverage as opportunities to engage donors and prospects.

• Coordinate closely with the Managing Director of Library Philanthropy for the FDR Presidential Library and Museum (FDRL), who is responsible for leading fundraising strategy for the FDRL (currently being hired), to ensure and optimize seamless donor experiences for supporters across the Roosevelt Institute, Roosevelt Forward, and the FDRL.  

• Keep abreast of current events and other important items related to Roosevelt’s work on political economy to seek out opportunities to highlight our work to key audiences.

• Manage the team toward excellence, including guiding and mentoring staff to be successful in their roles and supporting their ongoing development, promoting a strong and collaborative team culture, and hiring and onboarding new talent as needed. 

What You’ll Have

• Minimum of 8–10 years experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations. This role does not have an education requirement.

• Experience building, or substantially growing, an individual giving program, ideally including cultivation of political donors.

• Experience managing and supporting staff from a diversity of backgrounds and levels.

• Understanding of the philanthropic and political environment, best practices in fundraising, and the field in which Roosevelt works. Familiarity with the progressive policy ecosystem strongly preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proven experience managing, prioritizing, and meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to present complex programmatic strategies and activities in narratives and messaging that are approachable for and tailored to specific funder audiences.

• Strong organization skills, including outstanding attention to detail.

• Experience using donor databases like Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc.

The salary for this position is $162,000–175,000 plus benefits. This is a full-time, nonunionized management role.

Working Location: This role is onsite/hybrid and will include commuting to Roosevelt Institute’s Washington, DC, office as needed.

*To apply, please submit a resume, click "Apply Now," and respond to the three short-answer questions listed below in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed.*

Roosevelt’s Work

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to restructuring markets, transforming corporations, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison 

serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the President. The Executive Assistant/Liaison enhances the CEO’s effectiveness by providing necessary executive support. The Executive Assistant/Liaison manages the CEO’s schedule, ensuring that her time is spent on matters of highest priority; liaises with the board of directors and executive team; organizes and coordinates CEO outreach and external relations efforts; supports the fundraising team; and oversees special projects.

The Executive Assistant/Liaison must be strategic, creative, and adaptable and enjoy working with a growing organization that is driven by mission, values, and results. This position requires the utmost professionalism in dealing with funders, board members, and other critical relationships for the Roosevelt Institute. The Executive Assistant/Liaison will have access to confidential information and must operate with great discretion. The Executive Assistant/Liaison must be consistent, well-organized, efficient, and mindful of their external/ambassadorial role and have a customer service–oriented mindset.

This is an individual contributing, nonmanagement, nonunion role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Scheduling and Administrative Duties:

• Manage the CEO’s calendar to ensure that priorities are properly elevated and that key relationships are stewarded. This will involve coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders, especially executive team members, and helping to enforce standards and decisions about calendar priorities.

• Schedule meetings, speaking engagements, and travel to efficiently manage the CEO’s time

• Ensure CEO is prepared for internal and external meetings, including coordinating briefing materials and agendas 

• Staff CEO at select meetings, including taking notes and helping ensure internal communication and follow-up

• Track CEO action items and ensure priorities are moving 

• Draft and edit emails, documents, and presentations 

• Handle administrative work for the CEO, including receipts, contracts, and other financial and operational paperwork

• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO

• Support Facilities team with DC office operations: oversee daily operations to ensure the space remains functional, clean, and well-stocked; coordinate visitor access, conference room scheduling, and security badge management; partner with Facilities, HR, and IT to address onsite needs and report maintenance issues promptly; and support new hire onboarding for DC-based staff, including workspace setup and office tours. 

Board Liaison:

• Serve as the main point of contact for managing, facilitating, and coordinating logistics for all (c)(3) and (c)(4) Board–related meetings and events, including the budget and board member reimbursements. This includes facilitating and scheduling all committee meetings.

• Serve as an administrative aide for the Board cochairs

• Support the CEO and board leadership in preparation of Board materials for quarterly meetings

• Take minutes and notes for full board and meetings and ensure proper record retention and board governance. 

What You’ll Have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 4–6 years relevant professional experience, with preference for someone who has supported a senior executive 

• Strong computer skills and experience with MS Office, Google suite of products, and social media web platforms; experience using Salesforce, Asana, or other database and project management tools a plus

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, and learn new skills quickly

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

• Very strong customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors

• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

• Emotional maturity and a sense of humor

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response

• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to learn and work with existing systems and processes and suggest improvements as needed

• Forward-looking thinking that actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

  
  

*To apply, please submit a resume, click "Apply Now," and respond to the three short-answer questions listed below in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed.*

Working Location: Remote in CT, DC, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, or VA

*To apply, please upload a resume, enter your email, click "Apply Now", and respond to three short-answer questions in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed*. Please reach out to jobs@rooseveltinstitute.org if you have any questions.

• Please elaborate on your approach to thinking about AI's impact on the economy, and at least one intervention that you would be interested in pursuing. (250 words max)

• Please elaborate on any experience you have supporting organizations or policy makers with thinking about AI's impact on the economy and politics, and potential interventions. (250 words max)

• This role will require convening leading thinkers and advisors relevant to AI's impact on the economy and politics - walk us through what relationships and conversations you are already having with key thinkers and actors in this space. (250 words max)

Roosevelt’s Work

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to restructuring markets, transforming corporations, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

What You’ll Do

Roosevelt seeks an expert in how AI is changing work and society who is conversant in tech, policy, and industry conversations to help Roosevelt further develop our unique point of view on what an AI economy should look like and what policy interventions are necessary to get there. 

This work will build on Roosevelt’s existing plans around AI’s potential effects on labor markets. The Special Advisor will work directly with the President and CEO and the Senior Vice President of the Think Tank to convene, explore, educate, and plan for Roosevelt’s interventions in this policy space.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Some duties may be flexible depending on the precise skill set of the person selected.

• Dive into Roosevelt’s mission, research, and policy work to determine what kinds of AI-related interventions (macroeconomic, corporate power, worker power, industrial policy, tax, etc.) make most sense for Roosevelt

• On behalf of the President and CEO and the Senior Vice President of the Think Tank, set up consultations and private convenings of leading thinkers across finance/economics, policy, research, organizing, tech, and politics to pressure test what is needed from a progressive vision and what role Roosevelt should play

• Cultivate a kitchen cabinet of advisors with varying perspectives to help mold the Rooseveltian worldview on AI as we develop out our work

• Design programming for our Roosevelt Society community, exposing them to AI expertise and beginning to bridge the tech-to-progressive-policy divide 

• Coproduce with other Roosevelt staff a high-level thought piece laying out a first attempt at a Rooseveltian take on the future of AI 

• With direction from the President and CEO, the Senior Vice President of the Think Tank, and other leaders at Roosevelt, tee up options for what Roosevelt’s next steps in this arena should be

What You’ll Have:

The right person will be:

• Steeped in AI technology and capable of thinking across policy, economics, and potentially foreign policy/national security

• Experienced at managing laterally and up in order to guide and support smart policy development and interact at the highest levels with outside partners, including funders

• An excellent project manager, able to quickly absorb the organization’s needs and gaps in foresight, develop a scope for the work plan for engaging outside stakeholders, and tee up thoughts, context, and choices to senior leadership

• Entrepreneurial and a self starter—willing to roll up their sleeves and do work ranging from administrative/scheduling to project management

• Ideally, a digital native—someone who not only reads about but is curious and exploratory about and uses AI tools and has an intuitive feel for how AI is changing the way people will work

• Capable of internalizing direction with minimal oversight and working effectively while being fairly autonomous

• Highly emotionally intelligent and able to understand and be sensitive to internal organizational dynamics and competing perspectives 

• Fully aligned with Roosevelt’s worldview and excited about articulating a postneoliberal vision for AI, and at the same time unconstrained by policy perspectives that are not yet updated for the ways in which the technology might be transformative

• Drawing from 8-10+ years of relevant professional experience

This is a remote position in CT, DC, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, or VA.

This is a 6-month temporary, part-time position at 20 hours a week. The salary is $6700 per month.

*To apply, please submit a resume, click "Apply Now", and respond to the three short-answer questions in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed. Please reach out to jobs@rooseveltinstitute.org if you have any questions.

The Roosevelt Institute provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To learn more about the Roosevelt Institute, please visit https://rooseveltinstitute.org.

*To apply, please submit a resume, click "Apply Now", and respond to three short-answer questions in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed*.

Roosevelt’s Work

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to restructuring markets, transforming corporations, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

What You’ll Do

The Roosevelt Institute seeks a highly organized and motivated Special Assistant to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to provide direct support to the CSO and help coordinate the work of the External Relations team. This mid-level role is ideal for a candidate with approximately 4–6 years of professional experience who is eager to strengthen their skills in strategic planning, project management, administrative support, and cross-team coordination while working at the center of Roosevelt’s external relations and institutional strategy.

The Special Assistant will provide scheduling and administrative support to the CSO, serve as a connector across the External Relations team, contribute to strategic planning efforts, and take on special projects as they arise. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This role reports into the Chief Strategy Officer and is a nonmanagement, unionized role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Support for the Chief Strategy Officer and ExRel Team

• Manage the CSO’s calendar, scheduling, and prioritization of internal and external meetings.

• Coordinate logistics related to travel, reimbursements, and expense reporting.

• Anticipate needs and ensure the CSO is well-prepared for meetings and engagements.

• Provide project management support as needed for CSO or team priorities. 
  
  

• Coordination Across External Relations and CSO Team

• Support the strategy and creation behind necessary key documents, processes, and databases related to the External Relations team’s success.

• Work across the organization to ensure alignment and coordination with all Roosevelt Institute teams and priorities. 

• Serve as a point of connection between the CSO and the External Relations team, ensuring alignment and communication across functions.

• Coordinate projects and initiatives across communications, government relations, partnerships, and Roosevelt Society teams. 

• Track progress on team-wide goals and deliverables.
  
  

• Strategic Planning

• Support the design and execution of strategic planning processes and prioritization for the External Relations team.

• Draft agendas and materials for strategy sessions and follow up on action items.

• Identify opportunities for improved collaboration and efficiency.

  
  

• Special Projects

• Support and, as needed, lead on cross-organizational projects, which may include initiatives such as the Roosevelt Society, Roosevelt on the Road, or other emerging priorities.

• Conduct research, draft documents, and provide project management support as needed

  
  

• Systems and Data Coordination

• Partner with the systems team to maintain data integrity and support workflow management in Salesforce and integrated tools.

• Provide strategy and program updates to the systems team to refine Salesforce processes and documentation

  
  

• DC Office Support

• Support daily office operations, ensuring the space is maintained and well-stocked and coordinating visitor access and conference room scheduling, in close collaboration with Facilities/HR and IT

• Support onboarding for DC-based staff and security badge management, in partnership with the Senior HR Generalist & Facility Services Associate
  
  

What You’ll Have 

• Bachelor’s degree and approximately 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with scheduling, event coordination, and/or administrative support.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Comfort with ambiguity and flexibility to take on special projects as they arise.

• Ability to support strategic planning and priority setting. 

Commitment to the mission and values of the Roosevelt Institute.

This is a hybrid position located in Washington, DC.

The salary for this position is $81,668 - $91,875 plus benefits. This is a full-time, unionized role.

To apply, please upload your resume and respond to three application questions in lieu of a cover letter. Please reach out to jobs@rooseveltinstitute.org if you have any questions.

The Roosevelt Institute provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To learn more about the Roosevelt Institute, please visit https://rooseveltinstitute.org.

Working Location: Hybrid in New York City, Washington D.C., or Hyde Park, NY; Approx. 1–2 days onsite/3–4 days offsite

Roosevelt’s Work

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to restructuring markets, transforming corporations, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

What You’ll Do

The Roosevelt Institute serves as the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (FDRL), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), a federal agency. The Managing Director of Library Philanthropy FDRL will report directly to the Chief Development Officer and will hold significant direct relationships with the Director of the FDRL and the Chair of the Trustees of the FDRL.

The FDRL is the nation’s first presidential library and museum, the construction of which was overseen by FDR himself. He worked in the library for 5 of his 12 years in office. The FDRL is a living organization, shaped by Eleanor Roosevelt after FDR’s death to foster research and study of the New Deal, World War II, and the postwar era. Eleanor Roosevelt later added her papers to form part of the 17 million pages of original documents, along with over 30,000 museum objects and 22,000 of the president’s personal books. Together, these materials compose one of the world’s premier collections documenting the 20th century. Today, the FDRL serves almost 200,000 visitors, including scholars, students, and the public, onsite and online annually through education and public programs, a research center, and permanent and changing exhibits.

The Managing Director of Library Philanthropy will lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio for the FDRL, implementing plans to achieve its annual ~$1 million revenue goal. Additionally, this role will prioritize fundraising for special projects such as rotating special exhibitions, the annual Four Freedoms Award event, the $9.5 million “Safeguarding a Living Legacy” campaign, and a future capital campaign to durably expand the library’s reach, with an emphasis on individual donors.

The FDRL is embarking on major fundraising initiatives in the coming years. It is a beloved entity with significant potential for increased investment. With support from the Roosevelt Institute’s development department, including the Chief Development Officer, the Managing Director of Library Philanthropy will have the opportunity to develop and execute a strategy to significantly scale up fundraising operations across philanthropic giving channels that will allow FDRL to strengthen core program areas, elevate digitizing, enhance other critical mission-oriented activities, and achieve long-term sustainability.

This position will also serve as the key liaison between FDRL staff and Roosevelt Institute staff and board leadership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage the overall FDRL fundraising pipeline—both for the annual ~$1 million revenue goal as well as for the $9.5 million “Safeguarding a Living Legacy” campaign —including leading on strategy, tracking progress toward goals, and leveraging data to inform decisions, employing a combination of strategic thinking and tactical execution.

• Develop and execute a strategy for diversifying revenue streams for the library across philanthropic giving channels, including principal gifts, major giving, foundation grants, and corporate support.  

• Own a portfolio of funder relationships, including directly soliciting gifts from potential donors and staffing principals on relationship management and stewardship.

• Prepare principals for donor meetings and other external engagements to enable them to maximize time with funders and close gifts, including conducting prospect research, drafting talking points, and ensuring strong and timely follow-through.

• Engage with individual and institutional donors along with peers to represent the organization externally and strategically position the FDRL’s work.

• Liaise between FDRL and Roosevelt Institute leadership, managing communication and joint projects. This may include, but is not limited to, large events and convenings, joint fundraising endeavors, compliance and regulatory updates, and supporting the institute’s relationship with NARA.

• Cultivate and steward relationships with trustees and board members, offering hands-on guidance to further their FDRL-centered development activities.

• Leverage the FDRL’s robust suite of programs to develop corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, reaching out to potential new partners and cultivating new relationships.

• Manage the Deputy Director of Development and partner with them to achieve goals. May also manage an external fundraising consultant.

• Coordinate closely with the Managing Director of Development responsible for leading fundraising strategy for the Roosevelt Institute and Roosevelt Forward (currently being hired) to ensure and optimize seamless donor experiences for supporters across the Roosevelt Institute, Roosevelt Forward, and the FDRL. 

What You’ll Have:

• Minimum of 8–10 years experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Preference for candidates who have experience with cultural, academic, and/or historical institutions with a national profile.

• Demonstrated experience identifying, cultivating, and closing gifts from individuals and foundations at a major and principal level.

• Experience raising revenue and managing budgets for a $1–$2 million organization.

• Excellent donor relationship management skills, including for board members, foundation leads, individual donors, and corporate donors.

• Familiarity with being a self-starter who takes a hands-on approach and proactively identifies and resolves problems with minimal direction.

• Ability to work across all levels, build collaboration and buy-in, and generate support from internal and external stakeholders.

• Familiarity with development approaches including institutional giving, events, corporate partnerships, major gifts, and capital campaigns.

• Experience managing and supporting staff from a diversity of backgrounds and levels.

• Understanding of the philanthropic and political environment, best practices in fundraising, and fundraising for cultural institutions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proven experience managing, prioritizing, and meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to present complex programmatic strategies and activities in narratives and messaging that are approachable for and tailored to specific funder audiences.

• Organization skills, with outstanding attention to detail.

• Experience using donor databases like Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc.

The salary for this position is $162,000–175,000 plus benefits. This is a full-time, nonunionized management role.

*To apply, please submit a resume, click "Apply Now", and respond to three short-answer questions in lieu of uploading a cover letter. We must receive your responses to the questions for your application to be reviewed*.

• Please tell us why you are interested in this role and working for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, and how this role aligns with your professional trajectory up to this point (250 words max).
• Walk us through your approach to identifying, cultivating, and closing gifts from individuals and foundations - how do you develop and maintain donor relationships? (250 words max).
• In addition to directly soliciting gifts from potential donors, this role will involve preparing principals to maximize time with funders and solicit gifts - what is your approach to ensuring that principals are prepared for donor meetings? (250 words max)