Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for creating, leading, and executing a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy that advances the mission of the SPCA. This role provides strategic vision for maximizing revenue from foundations, corporations, private donors, and public support, ensuring the organization meets annual and long-term philanthropic goals. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to support organizational priorities and mission-driven goals.
• Monitor fundraising trends, analyze performance, and adjust strategies to maximize revenue.
• Lead and manage all development and marketing functions to ensure cohesive and effective messaging and outreach.
• Build and manage a portfolio of generous and prospective donors through genuine, long-term relationship building.
• Personally solicit gifts and design individualized strategies to grow donor support over time.
• Ensure excellent donor stewardship, including timely acknowledgment and meaningful engagement.
• Create and execute donor-centric outreach and experiences that foster deep, lasting connections.
• Develop and execute an annual development events plan.
• Coordinate all aspects of event programs: logistics, staffing, communications, and day-of execution.
• Cultivate and secure business sponsor ships for events.

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
• Experience developing and managing strategic fundraising plans.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect meaningfully with donors and community members.
• Experience leading development and/or marketing teams preferred.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with board members, senior leadership, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and event management skills.
• Familiarity with donor management systems (Little Green Light and Mail Chimp experience a plus).
• Passion for animal welfare and commitment to advancing the SPCA’s mission.

This position is a member of the SPCA-HC leadership team and the schedule is determined as the organization’s needs dictate. Weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays may be required. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the SPCA of Hancock County is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by SPCA of Hancock County shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

The SPCA of Hancock County is a 501(c)(3) organization and is unable to offer benefits other than paid time off at this time. Maine is an at-will employment state.