Association of Fundraising Professionals - Northern New England Chapter (AFP-NNE)
Major Giving Officer (Hybrid)
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Northern New England Chapter (AFP-NNE), Waterville, Maine, us, 04901
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 key part in securing significant 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, we'd love to hear from you.
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
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 (dependent on experience), plus generous time off Anticipated Start:
March 1 (flexible for the right candidate)
How 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.
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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 key part in securing significant 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, we'd love to hear from you.
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
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 (dependent on experience), plus generous time off Anticipated Start:
March 1 (flexible for the right candidate)
How 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.
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