Location: Orono, ME
Salary: $75,000-$90,000/year
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you driven to connect passion with purpose through philanthropy?  The University of Maine Foundation is seeking two Philanthropy Officers to cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni and friends, inspiring annual, major, and planned gifts for the University of Maine.  In this role, the officers will partner with university leaders to advance institutional priorities while creating a rewarding and impactful experience for donors.  By aligning donor aspirations with university goals, they will help turn philanthropic visions into lasting legacies.

The successful candidates will:

• Manage a portfolio of 125-150 annual and major gift prospects.
• Complete a minimum of 120 face-to-face visits annually, documenting activities, strategies, results, and next steps in the database management system.
• Provide a consistent, donor-centered cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for alumni/ae and friends with a variety of professional and personal backgrounds.
• Work closely with university and foundation staff to ensure full integration, engagement, and coordination with all fundraising initiatives
• Assist in planning and implementing campaign-related fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is requied.
• 3-5 years of relevant fundraising/sales experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting gifts or closing sales of $50,000 and above.
• Proficient with Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google (Gmail and Workspace) tools, Adobe, Zoom, and database systems.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit environment is preferred.

Established in 1934, the University of Maine Foundation is a non-profit organization that encourages philanthropic support to promote academic achievement, foster research, and elevate intellectual pursuits at the University of Maine.

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

• Paid vacation and sick days
• 13 paid holidays
• 403(b) and 10% employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flexible spending plans
• NextGen match
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Continuing education assistance

The Foundation has offices in Orono and Portland, Maine. To learn more about these vibrant communities in central and southern Maine, visit the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Join us in making a lasting impact at the University of Maine!

The University of Maine Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to join our diverse and inclusive workplace. 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.