Foundations Officer - Philanthropy

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Foundations Officer to develop and manage strategic relationships with foundation partners and funders, securing philanthropic support for local and system-wide priorities. You will identify funding opportunities, align initiatives with foundation interests, and craft funding strategies and proposals to advance the mission.

The role collaborates across the health system, leads engagement, oversees proposals, and maintains donor records, with regular updates on pipeline,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of progressive philanthropy experience with foundations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages strategic relationships with foundation partners and prospective funders.
• Identifies and qualifies new funding opportunities and creates compelling funding strategies and proposals.
• Lead foundation engagement, manage proposals and reporting, and coordinate foundation-supported projects.

Skills

Philanthropy experience

Foundation relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 89199

Summary:

The Foundations Officer develops and manages strategic relationships with foundation partners and prospective funders to secure philanthropic support for both local and system-wide priorities. The role identifies and qualifies new funding opportunities, aligns organizational initiatives with foundation interests, and creates compelling funding strategies and proposals that advance mission-driven goals. Working collaboratively across the health system, the Foundations Officer leads foundation engagement efforts, manages proposal and reporting activities, and coordinates the development of foundation-supported projects. The position maintains accurate donor records, monitors fundraising progress, and provides leadership with regular updates on pipeline activity, funding opportunities, and stewardship outcomes.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: Minimum of three years of progressive philanthropy experience with foundations experience preferred.

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 $71,448.00to $96,636.80per 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.

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