Major Gifts Manager

Major Gifts ManagerReports to:Executive Director Status:Full-time exempt Location:Driggs, Idaho, Hybrid (up to 16 hours/week remote) Salary:Starting $70K+, depending on experience, plus robust benefits Closing Date: April 15, 2026 About Teton Regional Land TrustTeton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) works with private landowners to protect farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces across eastern Idaho now and for generations to come. Serving six counties in the Upper Snake River watershed, TRLT has permanently conserved more than 43,000 acres of working lands and critical habitat. This is a leadership role for someone who wants their fundraising expertise to directly shape landscapes, communities, and conservation outcomes. The RoleThe Major Gifts Manager (MGM) is a key frontline fundraiser responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and prospects to advance TRLT’s conservation mission. Working closely with the Executive Director, Development Staff, and Board, the MGM manages a portfolio of highcapacity donors and leads focused engagement strategies. This position is ideal for a relationshipdriven fundraiser who wants their work to directly influence conservation of the region’s landscapes and communities. This role requires a strategic, collaborative, and highly relational professional who thrives in a missiondriven, teamoriented environment. What You’ll DoMajor Gifts Strategy & Donor Portfolio Management (70%) Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects with the capacity to make significant annual, multiyear, and transformational gifts. Develop individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies tailored to donor interests and organizational priorities. Conduct donor visits, prepare compelling proposals, and lead engagement activities. Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on strategic donor outreach and gift conversations.Annual & Multi-Year Fundraising (15%) Support TRLT’s broader fundraising goals across annual giving, planned giving, corporate giving, and campaign initiatives. Contribute to the development of multiyear fundraising strategies that grow and diversify revenue.Events & Donor Engagement (10%) Collaborate on donor events, field tours, and smallgroup gatherings that deepen donor connections to TRLT’s mission. Coordinate followup strategies to maximize engagement and identify new majorgift opportunitiesCommunications and Collaboration (5%) Work with the Development & Communications Manager to ensure messaging aligns with donor interests and fundraising narratives. Contribute to a collaborative internal culture that supports crossteam communication and shared fundraising success.What You Bring3+ years fundraising, sales, or relationshipmanagement experience with demonstrated results. Proven success cultivating and securing major gifts (five and sixfigure gifts). Excellent communication, writing, listening, and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and inspire generosity. Strategic thinker with strong followthrough and the ability to manage complex donor relationships. Experience using donor databases, research tools, analytics, and portfoliomanagement best practices. Collaborative mindset and commitment to TRLT’s values: integrity, connection, and forward momentum.Requirements Valid driver’s license Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend work required for events Occasional local or regional travelBenefits That MatterHybrid Workplace TRLT allows up to 16 hours work per week remote, 24 hours per week in office after introductory periodGenerous Paid Time Off 80 hours of PTO (increases to 120 hours after one year; 160 hours after four years) 56 hours of flexible personal days; accrued quarterly 64 hours of sick leave; accrued monthly with roll-over options 8 paid holidays Office closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day Eligible for a 2-month paid sabbatical after 7 yearsHealth & financial benefits 100% employerpaid health, dental, life, AD&D, short and longterm disability HSA plan option with monthly employer contributions 401(k) with up to 3% employer match Optional higher-tier coverage for SL/LT disability, life, AD&D Optional (employee paid) dependent coverageHow to Apply Please submit: A cover letter explaining your interest in the position Resume Three professional referencesrecblid 91iteiv4w1jkrl2adn9j7v59wxf03p