Philanthropy Associate
University of Maine Foundation
Portland, ME
Full-time
Other
Posted on March 13, 2023
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