Head of Development & Fundraising

Development Director
The Alfond Youth & Community Center is seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused Development Director to lead individual giving, legacy donations, charitable events, and the Founder's Club giving program. Reporting directly to the CEO, this key leadership role will cultivate meaningful donor relationships, expand fundraising opportunities, and help advance the AYCC's mission throughout Central Maine. If you are a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and passionate advocate for community impact, we encourage you to apply.
Develop short and long-term development plan with objectives and benchmarks
Provide relevant support in the development and management of new and existing corporate giving
Assist the CEO with regular donor contacts via phone, email, or in-person.
Data entry and supervision of organization's donor management system.
Work closely with Finance to identify and process donations ensuring accurate and synchronized systems data
Handle confidential and non-routine information.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employer paid long term disability
Short term disability
AYCC specific discounts (free membership, staff discounts, discounts with local businesses)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Minimum 2 years' experience working with individual donors, foundations and other high-yield donors; Proven experience writing internal & external communications.
Event planning leadership, fundraising event coordination experience preferred
Prior management of applicable fundraising software and database oversight
Self-Starter with ability to produce quality results with minimal supervision
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitors' own work to ensure quality.
Computer literacy – Word, Publisher, Excel, databases, etc.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. This is a hybrid position with at least 50% of the workday spent working off-site.