Development Operations Specialist - Philanthropy

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Development Operations Specialist to support the Local Health Community philanthropy operations and efficiency. You will help advance fundraising efforts supporting patient care, education, research, and community initiatives in Maine and New Hampshire.

The role requires a highly organized, compassionate professional with 5+ years in office management or donor relations within healthcare or nonprofit sectors, supervisory experience, and strong proficiency with donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, healthcare administration, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in office management, development, or donor relations, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit.
• Experience supervising staff or managing volunteers; proficiency in donor management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the philanthropy office operations to advance fundraising efforts.
• Coordinate activities of development staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with teams across MaineHealth to meet program objectives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Volunteer management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, healthcare administration, business, or related field

Tools

Donor management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 88413

Summary:

The Local Health Community (LHC) Development Operations Specialist supports the mission of MaineHealth Philanthropy by ensuring the efficient operation of the philanthropy office. This role is central to advancing fundraising efforts that support patient care, education, research, community health programs, and capital initiatives for the region and LHC. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to making meaningful impact through philanthropy.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, healthcare administration, business, or related field.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: 5+ years of experience in office management, development, or donor relations, preferably in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Experience supervising staff or managing volunteers. Proficiency in donor management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth 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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $66,123.20to $89,481.60per 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, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.