Foundations Officer - Philanthropy

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

Job summary

The Foundations Officer at MaineHealth in Portland, Maine builds and nurtures strategic relationships with foundation partners to secure philanthropic support for local and system-wide priorities. You will identify funding opportunities, align initiatives with foundation interests, and lead compelling proposals and reporting to advance our mission-driven goals.

Working across the health system, you will manage donor records, monitor fundraising progress, and provide leadership with regular

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with foundation partners and prospective funders.
• Identify and qualify funding opportunities and create funding strategies and proposals.
• Lead foundation engagement, manage proposals and reporting activities.
• Maintain donor records and provide regular updates on pipeline activity and stewardship outcomes.

Skills

Foundation fundraising

Philanthropy experience

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. 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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