Philanthropy Associate

The Foundation seeks a highly motivated, goal-oriented professional to join our fundraising team in Portland, Maine.  The successful candidate will network and steward a portfolio of donors and play a critical role in representing and furthering philanthropic support for the University community. 

Essential Functions:

• Develops a portfolio of 100 - 120 prospects by networking and qualifying prospects
• Completes 120 face-to-face visits annually, documenting activities, strategies, results, and next steps in database systems
• Meets or exceeds yearly dollar goals by soliciting President's Club and major gifts
• Provides consistent, donor-centered outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Works closely with university and foundation staff to ensure full integration, engagement, and coordination with all fundraising activities following prospect management guidelines
• Assists in planning and implementing campaign-related fundraising initiatives

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• One or more years of fundraising or relevant work experience, such as development support, customer relations, or sales
• Demonstrated engagement in activities with external constituents

The full job description and application instructions can be found on our website.

We offer a competitive benefits package with opportunities for professional development:

• 22 paid vacation days
• 22 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays
• 403(b) and 10% employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Short/Long-term disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Continuing education assistance