Philanthropy Development Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, PR / Communications
Maine Health Corporate
Management/Leadership
Req #: 90958
Are you a relationship builder who loves connecting people with opportunities to make a difference in their community?Maine Health is looking for a Philanthropy Development Manager to support Stephens Memorial Hospital and Franklin Memorial Hospital in a hybrid role with an on-site presence at both locations
.
This is all about relationships. You’ll connect with community members, donors, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors
, helping them find meaningful ways to support healthcare in the communities they care about.
You’ll manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, develop strategies for major and planned gifts, support annual giving and donor stewardship, and partner with the broader Philanthropy team to grow engagement and philanthropic support.
If you’re someone who enjoys getting out into the community, building genuine relationships, and turning those connections into meaningful impact for local healthcare
, we’d love to hear from you.
This Development Manager is responsible for cultivating a culture of philanthropy by building strong relationships with community members, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors. This role oversees all aspects of major gift fundraising related to the LHCs and donor engagement to support Maine Health’s mission and strategic goals.
The Director plays a critical role in coordinating with Philanthropy Services to develop and implement customized strategies to engage donors and prospects. This includes annual appeals, proposal development, estate and planned giving strategies, donor stewardship, pool management, and targeted communications. The Director is accountable for meeting major gift goals, stewarding donor relationships, and managing a portfolio of key donors and prospects.
Supervises philanthropy staff as assigned.
Required:
Prior experience supervising fundraising or development professionals strongly preferred. Experience in healthcare or higher education philanthropy strongly preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead strategically, work collaboratively, and inspire stakeholders. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Proficient in CRM/fundraising databases, Raiser’s Edge preferred, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.
Any offer of employment will depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-related factors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does not reflect the full valueofourtotal compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $per year.
Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, Maine Health offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shift differentials or other incentives.
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