Leadership Gifts Officer

3+ years of prior experience in a frontline fundraising role combined with experience soliciting 4-figure gifts

Position:Leadership Gifts Officer

Location:
Augusta, Maine – in office with remote flexibility

Classification:
Full-time, Regular, Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/week;
Monday – Friday

Salary:Band D – starting at $74,160

Benefits:Benefit eligible, includes 100% employer paid health insurance, dental, retirement, generous leave time, and professional development.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time Leadership Gifts Officer. The Leadership Gifts Officer will be NRCM’s sole full-time frontline fundraiser of philanthropic gifts from individuals/households. They are responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts of $1,000 and above, with a particular focus on a portfolio of donors giving annually at the $5,000+ level.

This position requires significant travel with an emphasis on conducting in-person and video call visits with NRCM members and donors. The majority of travel takes place within Maine, with select trips to major U.S. cities. This hybrid position requires a minimum of one day a week, and more at certain times of year, working in NRCM’s Augusta, Maine, office.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives will attract the best ideas to NRCM and help us shape a healthier, more vibrant future for all of us who share our planet. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, NRCM can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the state. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and peaceful world.

We therefore strongly encourage applications from people who identify with or who are members of marginalized communities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-person and video call meetings, with the goal of a minimum of 10 visits monthly, primarily in Maine, with top NRCM donors and prospects.
• Solicit donors and prospects for $1,000+ annual gifts, multi-year major gift commitments, and legacy gifts based on donor interest and mission alignment
• Prioritize building relationships with, and closing gifts from, $5,000+ donors identified in fiscal year revenue projections
• Manage a portfolio of 150-200 donors in all phases of the gift lifecycle
• Steward assigned prospects with customized communications, targeted event invitations, and thoughtful engagement of staff and board member partners

• 3+ years of prior experience in a frontline fundraising role combined with experience soliciting 4 and 5-figure gifts
• Experience utilizing fundraising constituent relationship management programs
• Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors following a Moves Management process. Experience with both highly engaged donors as well as making qualification calls.
• A high level of initiative, organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills

NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. To this end, all employees are expected to:

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all NRCM staff and Board members as well as with NRCM's members, external partners, policymakers, and the general public. This includes proactive work on understanding and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; providing and receiving constructive feedback; and a willingness to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Participate in organizational meetings and activities as requested, such as monthly staff meetings, trainings, and ad hoc planning committees.
• Complete all administrative work on time, such as time sheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.
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