Philanthropy Specialist

Northern Light Health Home Office |US:

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Bangor or Hybrid | Philanthropy | Full Time

Northern Light Health

Department:Foundation

Position is located:Northern Light Health Foundation

Work Type:Full Time

Work Schedule:

Summary
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The Philanthropy Specialist is a relationship-focused fundraising professional responsible for advancing philanthropic support for Northern Light AR Gould Hospital and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. This role manages a defined portfolio of donors and prospects and contributes directly to annual fundraising goals through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Specialist exercises sound judgment, works independently within established strategy, and serves as a trusted representative of philanthropy with donors, clinicians, and community partners.

• Manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects with accountability for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship outcomes.
• Develop and execute individualized donor engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities and fundraising goals.
• Conduct donor visits and prepare clear, compelling written and verbal communications to advance donor relationships.
• Draft donor correspondence, solicitation materials, proposals, and stewardship communications that clearly articulate impact and purpose.
• Identify and qualify new prospects, including individuals, corporations, and community partners.
• Build and steward relationships with community organizations and partners to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
• Represent philanthropy in the community and with internal stakeholders through confident, professional communication.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of donor strategies, activity, and outcomes in the donor database.
• Collaborate with Foundation colleagues and Marketing & Communications to ensure consistent, high-quality donor messaging and recognition.
• Uphold strong standards of donor experience, confidentiality, and stewardship, ensuring donor intent is honored.

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced degree or a minimum of ten years of dedicated fundraising experience in a variety of roles that represent progressive responsibility in leadership and major gift fundraising.

• 4 years of relevant work experience

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
• Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.