Maine Children's Home

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Recognizing that donors deserve sincere engagement, meaningful dialogue, and opportunities to partner in transformation, Maine Children’s Home seeks a thoughtful Major Giving Officer who exemplifies these values. We’re a nonprofit with 126+ years of history and a $2M annual budget, providing critical support to children and families across our region. This role plays a critical part in securing transformational gifts that align donor philanthropic passions and potential with Maine Children’s Home’s mission and long-term sustainability. If you believe fundraising is about listening deeply, connecting authentically, and helping people invest in what they care about—this may be your calling. Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Philanthropy, you will: • Manage a strategic, dynamic relationship portfolio of 125-150 prospects and donors capable of giving $10,000+ in a year or $25,000+ over three years • This includes creating and implementing personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for each relationship and gift, and meeting relationship goals • You will listen well, cultivate relationships and gift opportunities, and, at the right time, solicit mutually-beneficial major gifts that align donor priorities and timing with Maine Children’s Home’s mission and funding needs • Collaborate with Advancement Services on donor research, identification, and qualification of the prospect pipeline • Develop tailored proposals and impact reports for prospects and donors • Partner with the Director of Advancement & Philanthropy and Executive Director on major donor strategy and funding opportunities • Craft personalized outreach for your portfolio of relationships and collaborate with the Director of Communications & Marketing on storytelling that inspires giving • Collaborate with the Director of Advancement and program staff to align donor interests with priorities • Support donor engagement events and site visits • Track your donor/prospect interactions and progress toward goals in our CRM and contribute to data-informed planning What You Bring • 3+ years of relational fundraising or relational sales experience; managing major gift relationships and securing major gifts is strongly preferred • Strong interpersonal skills and a warm, genuine approach to relationship building • Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication in the English language, including spelling and grammar • Comfort with CRMs, computer technology, and development metrics • Ability to work with initiative independently and with a small, collaborative team • A deep belief in our mission and shared values • A reliable means of transportation for independent travel for donor visits Location: Waterville, Maine (hybrid, with travel within and outside Maine) Position: Full-Time, Exempt Salary: $55,000-$70,000, plus generous time off Anticipated Start: March 1 (flexible for the right candidate) Ready to apply? Submit your resume plus a brief letter addressing how you fit what we are looking for and why this role appeals to you to MBonnell@MaineChildrensHome.org.