Manager - Philanthropy

Inside Philanthropy; Maine; On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Manager of Philanthropy in Rockport to lead fundraising strategy, build donor relationships, and expand community engagement to advance patient care.

The role focuses on major gifts, partnerships, and coordinated philanthropy efforts across MaineHealth, empowering physicians, employees, and supporters to drive meaningful impact in healthcare across the region.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Experience: minimum five years in fundraising or related fields; leadership experience preferred.
• Skills: strong organizational and project management abilities; proficient in CRM/fundraising databases and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support MaineHealth’s mission.
• Identify opportunities for donor engagement and steward meaningful partnerships.
• Support philanthropic initiatives and campaigns across the organization.
• Connect donors with programs and services that align with their interests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

CRM/fundraising databases

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree / CFRE

Job description

MaineHealth Corporate

Management/Leadership
Req #: 90842

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 Rockport 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.

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)

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred.
2. 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.
3. 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]