Strategic Initiatives Manager

About the role

Junior Achievement of Maine is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven professional to lead major donor engagement, grant development, and capital campaign initiatives that fuel our mission. If you're passionate about philanthropy, enjoy building meaningful partnerships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategy and execution meet, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
• Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement strategies.
• Drive key capital campaign initiatives and fundraising performance tracking.
• Oversee grant research, writing, submission, and reporting.
• Develop fundraising dashboards, systems, and processes that support growth.
• Partner closely with the President & CEO to maximize fundraising impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, project management, or a related field.
• Success managing donor relationships and securing philanthropic support.
• Strong writing, communication, and proposal development skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and fundraising analytics.
• Outstanding organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.

Benefits & Pay

• Annual salary of $65,000 - $73,000
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with paid parking (candidates must reside in Maine)
• 100% employer paid individual medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and paid Christmas break
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Simple IRA with employer match and contribution and 100% vesting on day one

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help build the future of Maine's next generation: Send cover letter and resume to Michelle Coreau, Executive Administrator, at mcoreau@jamaine.org.