Director OF Philanthropy

Description MaineHealth Corporate Management/Leadership Req #: 90958 Are you a relationship builder who loves connecting people with opportunities to make a difference in their community ?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.You'll manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, develop strategies for major and planned gifts, support annual giving and donor stewardship, and partner with the broader Philanthropy team to grow engagement and philanthropic support. If you're someone who enjoys getting out into the community, building genuine relationships, and turning those connections into meaningful impact for local healthcare , we'd love to hear from you. Summary This Development Manager is responsible for cultivating a culture of philanthropy by building strong relationships with community members, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors. This role oversees all aspects of major gift fundraising related to the LHCs and donor engagement to support MaineHealth's mission and strategic goals. The Director plays a critical role in coordinating with Philanthropy Services to develop and implement customized strategies to engage donors and prospects. This includes annual appeals, proposal development, estate and planned giving strategies, donor stewardship, pool management, and targeted communications. The Director is accountable for meeting major gift goals, stewarding donor relationships, and managing a portfolio of key donors and prospects. Supervises philanthropy staff as assigned. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred . Experience: 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. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Prior experience supervising fundraising or development professionals strongly preferred. Experience in healthcare or higher education philanthropy strongly preferred. 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. Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage. The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $112,736.00per year. Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management. #J-18808-Ljbffr