Development Manager, Annual Giving; Hybrid

Development Manager, Annual Giving (Hybrid)

Maine Children's Home

Job Posting
Dec. 23, 2025

Are you energized by building authentic relationships and delivering campaigns that inspire generosity? The Maine Children’s Home is seeking a Development Manager (Annual Giving) to manage integrated annual giving, engage new and mid-level donors, secure corporate sponsor ships, manage the grants calendar, and collaborate across teams to elevate donor impact. Learn more about the Maine Children's Home and our mission here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Philanthropy, the Development Manager will:

• Lead project management and delivery for donor-centric annual fundraising campaigns, sponsor ships, grants, and in-kind donation initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met; create and maintain a unified campaign calendar with clear timelines, deliverables, and cross-department workflows; manage cross-functional project plans to ensure on-time, on-budget execution
• Optimize segmentation and messaging, leading donor segmentation, messaging frameworks, testing, and analysis to continuously improve campaigns and initiatives
• Develop and implement multi-channel strategies for fundraising, donor acquisition, retention, and donor engagement in collaboration with Advancement team members
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with individual donors and business partners, and secure corporate sponsor ships that advance our mission
• Maintain the grants calendar and collaborate with the Director of Advancement & Philanthropy, program staff, and a grants consultant on proposals and reports
• Analyze campaign performance and trends to inform strategy and improve results
• Collaborate across the organization: partner with Marketing & Communications to craft authentic storytelling highlighting donor impact and brand consistency; collaborate with programs to align donor engagement with milestones and volunteer opportunities; support the Director of Advancement & Philanthropy with personalized briefings, dashboards, and analysis; coordinate with Advancement Services to ensure accurate gift processing, clean donor records, and timely acknowledgments
• Plan and execute meaningful donor events as part of the annual calendar, including logistics, budgets, and volunteer coordination

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or related field preferred); or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, or development (non-profit preferred)
• Excellent professional and interpersonal skills, including in-person, on the phone, and whether working independently or with a team
• Strong project management and organizational skills; comfort leading cross-functional timelines and deliverables
• Data-savvy approach to segmentation, campaign analysis, and performance optimization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Proficiency in donor management technology systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• A warm, donor-centric mindset and passion for strengthening families and children

Note:

Strong candidates with less experience may be considered for an adapted role of Development Associate that includes similar responsibilities with adjusted scope and support for professional growth.

Location:Waterville, ME (hybrid; 3 days/week on campus or more as required; occasional evenings, weekends, and in-state travel)
Position:Full-Time, Exempt
Salary:$50,000-$55,000, plus generous time off
Anticipated Start:March 1 (flexible for the right candidate)

How To Apply:Submit your resume, plus a brief letter addressing how you fit what we are looking for and why this role appeals to you toMBonnell@Maine Childrens Home . org .