Manager - Philanthropy

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Manager of Philanthropy to build strong donor relationships and engage communities in support of patient care and service initiatives. You will lead strategic fundraising efforts, connect donors with programs, and collaborate with physicians, employees, and leaders to grow donor engagement.

You will manage a portfolio of donor relationships, develop campaigns, and drive philanthropic initiatives to sustain MaineHealth's mission across Maine and New Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in fundraising, community relations, or the equivalent.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities; proficient in CRM/fundraising databases and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with donors, community members, and organizational leaders.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support MaineHealth's mission.
• Identify opportunities for donor engagement and steward meaningful partnerships.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Relationship management

CRM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a relationship-driven professional who is passionate about connecting people with opportunities to make a meaningful difference in healthcare? Join MaineHealth as a Manager of Philanthropy serving the Brunswick area and help strengthen the philanthropic support that advances exceptional care for our patients and communities.

In this role, you'll build and cultivate relationships with donors, community members, and organizational leaders while helping develop and implement fundraising strategies that support MaineHealth's mission. You'll identify opportunities for donor engagement, steward meaningful partnerships, support philanthropic initiatives and campaigns, and help connect donors with programs and services that are important to them.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, strategic professional who enjoys relationship building, community engagement, and creating lasting impact through philanthropy. If you're ready to bring your fundraising expertise and passion for healthcare to MaineHealth, we'd love to hear from you.

**Must have experience managing a portfolio of donor and prospect relationships.

Summary

The Manager of Philanthropy provides strategic leadership and execution of fundraising efforts. This role is responsible for cultivating a culture of philanthropy by building strong relationships with community members, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of progressive experience in fundraising, community relations, or the equivalent. Prior experience supervising fundraising or development professionals preferred. Experience in healthcare or higher education philanthropy preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Strong organizational and project management abilities. Proficient in CRM/fundraising databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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 $89,980.80to $121,721.60per 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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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.

MaineHealth 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

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.

MaineHealth 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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