Philanthropy Development Manager

About the role

MaineHealth is looking for a Philanthropy Development Manager to support Stephens Memorial Hospital and Franklin Memorial Hospital in a hybrid role with an on-site presence at both locations. This is all about relationships. You'll connect with community members, donors, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors, helping them find meaningful ways to support healthcare in the communities they care about.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, develop strategies for major and planned gifts
• Support annual giving and donor stewardship
• Partner with the broader Philanthropy team to grow engagement and philanthropic support
• Oversee all aspects of major gift fundraising related to the LHCs and donor engagement to support MaineHealth's mission and strategic goals
• Coordinate with Philanthropy Services to develop and implement customized strategies to engage donors and prospects, including annual appeals, proposal development, estate and planned giving strategies, donor stewardship, pool management, and targeted communications
• Meet major gift goals, steward donor relationships, and manage a portfolio of key donors and prospects
• Supervise philanthropy staff as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, community relations, or the equivalent with a proven track record of securing major gifts in a complex organization
• Prior experience supervising fundraising or development professionals strongly preferred
• Experience in healthcare or higher education philanthropy strongly preferred

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead strategically, work collaboratively, and inspire stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proficient in CRM/fundraising databases, Raiser's Edge preferred, and Microsoft Office Suite

Pay

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80 to $112,736.00 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources
• Recognition programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives