Philanthropy Specialist - MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

Location:

Portland, ME
Facility:
Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 53777
Date Posted:
Nov 14, 2025

The Philanthropy Specialist - BBCH role performs a combination of event and national Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s campaign execution, direct solicitations, portfolio management and administrative functions.

Under the direction of the Maine Health Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Philanthropy Manager, the Philanthropy Specialist will join a fast paced, mission-driven team raising funds to benefit children cared for at Maine’s only full-service children’s hospital. This individual will perform a variety of local event and national Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign executions, direct solicitations, portfolio management, and some administrative functions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: growing a portfolio of national programs and partnerships by meeting or surpassing set targets annually, including financial; creating and editing promotional materials; producing high-quality written content; developing recognition plans for assigned programs and partners; recruiting dedicated volunteers and leading volunteer programs, as appropriate; cultivating and building relationships with new donors, volunteers, and program supporters through regular field visits, face-to-face, and/or virtual meetings.

This position is office based in Portland, with the potential in the future to work some days at home contingent on performance. The work schedule for this position includes regular evening and weekend work, travel across Maine and New Hampshire (must have personal vehicle), as well as twice-annual travel to CMN Hospitals national conferences. The position requires independent thinking, the ability to multi-task, public speaking, and excellent organizational skills.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  N/A
• Experience:
  
  See Education. Five years of philanthropy experience preferred which includes planning events, direct solicitations, volunteer coordination and donor relations. One year of working fundraising events required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

With a career at any of the Maine Health locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

Maine Health remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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