Major Gifts Manager

Reports 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: May 15, 2026

About Teton Regional Land Trust 

Teton 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 Role 

The 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 high‑capacity donors and leads focused engagement strategies. 

This position is ideal for a relationship‑driven 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 mission‑driven, team‑oriented environment. 

What You’ll Do 

Major Gifts Strategy & Donor Portfolio Management (70%) 

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects with the capacity to make significant annual, multi‑year, 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 multi‑year fundraising strategies that grow and diversify revenue. 

Events & Donor Engagement (10%) 

• Collaborate on donor events, field tours, and small‑group gatherings that deepen donor connections to TRLT’s mission. 
• Coordinate follow‑up strategies to maximize engagement and identify new major‑gift opportunities

Communications 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 cross‑team communication and shared fundraising success. 

What You Bring 

• 3+ years fundraising, sales, or relationship‑management experience with demonstrated results.
• Proven success cultivating and securing major gifts (five‑ and six‑figure gifts).
• Excellent communication, writing, listening, and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and inspire generosity. 
• Strategic thinker with strong follow‑through and the ability to manage complex donor relationships. 
• Experience using donor databases, research tools, analytics, and portfolio‑management 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 travel 

Benefits That Matter 

Hybrid Workplace 

• TRLT allows up to 16 hours work per week remote, 24 hours per week in office after introductory period 

Generous 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 years

Health & financial benefits 

• 100% employer‑paid health, dental, life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term 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 coverage

How to Apply

Please submit: 

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position 
• Resume 
• Three professional references 

Send materials to kimt@tetonlandtrust.org with the subject line “MAJOR GIFTS MANAGER APPLICATION.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

TRLT is an equal opportunity employer and values candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to our work. 

Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time exempt

Location: Driggs, Idaho, Hybrid (up to 16 hours/week remote)

Salary: Starting $85K+, depending on experience, plus robust benefits 

Closing Date: May 15, 2026

About Teton Regional Land Trust 

Teton 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 Role 

TRLT seeks a strategic, collaborative Development Director to lead all fundraising and engagement efforts supporting land conservation. This senior leadership role sets long‑term fundraising direction, cultivates strong donor relationships, and contributes to a solutions‑focused, team‑oriented culture. The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and Board to ensure the resources needed to achieve TRLT’s mission. 

What You’ll Do 

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership (80%) 

• Develop and execute annual and multi‑year fundraising strategies. 
• Grow and diversify revenue across major gifts, annual giving, foundations, corporate giving, planned giving, and events. 
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and key partners. 
• Strengthen donor stewardship systems and ensure CRM accuracy. 
• Provide clear fundraising reporting and support Board and staff engagement in development work. 

Outreach & Communications Leadership (10%) 

• Guide integrated communications that support fundraising goals. 
• Align outreach, events, and messaging to advance donor engagement. 
• Supervise and mentor the Development & Communications Manager and foster cross‑team collaboration

Grants & Institutional Giving (10%) 

• Lead foundation strategy, research, and relationship management. 
• Partner with conservation staff on strong proposals and grant stewardship. 

What You Bring 

• Significant fundraising or sales experience with demonstrated results. 
• Experience securing six‑figure gifts and managing complex solicitations. 
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills. 
• Leadership experience, including supervising hybrid teams. 
• Proficiency with donor databases, research, and fundraising analytics. 
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work constructively across teams. 
• A commitment to TRLT’s mission and work style rooted in integrity, connection, and forward momentum. 

Requirements 

• Valid driver’s license 
• Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend work required for events 
• Occasional local or regional travel 

Benefits That Matter 

Hybrid Workplace 

• TRLT allows up to 16 hours work per week remote, 24 hours per week in office after introductory period 

Generous 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 years

Health & financial benefits 

• 100% employer‑paid health, dental, life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term 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 coverage

How to Apply

Please submit: 

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position 
• Resume 
• Three professional references 

Send materials to kimt@tetonlandtrust.org with the subject line “DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

TRLT is an equal opportunity employer and values candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to our work.