Philanthropy Development Manager

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Farmington (ME); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 113,000; 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 Philanthropy Development Manager to build relationships with community members, physicians, employees, and major gift prospects. The role supports Stephens Memorial Hospital and Franklin Memorial Hospital in a hybrid setup with on-site presence at both locations.

You will cultivate a culture of philanthropy, manage a major gift portfolio, and collaborate with the Philanthropy Services team to implement tailored engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven major gifts track record.
• Supervising fundraising or development professionals strongly preferred; healthcare/philanthropy experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to lead strategically and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a culture of philanthropy by building relationships with community members and donors.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects; develop strategies for major and planned gifts.
• Support annual giving, donor stewardship, and coordination with Philanthropy Services.
• Oversee donor engagement plans, proposals, stewardship, and targeted communications.
• Meet major gift goals and supervise philanthropy staff as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Donor prospecting

Communication skills

CRM/fundraising databases

Raiser’s Edge

Project management

Team leadership

Healthcare philanthropy

Strategic fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

CRM databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a relationship builder who loves connecting people with opportunities to make a difference in their community? MaineHealth is looking for a Philanthropy Development Manager to support Stephens Memorial Hospital and Franklin Memorial Hospital in a hybrid role with an on-site presence at both locations.

This is all about relationships. You’ll connect with community members, donors, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors, helping them find meaningful ways to support healthcare in the communities they care about.You’ll manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, develop strategies for major and planned gifts, support annual giving and donor stewardship, and partner with the broader Philanthropy team to grow engagement and philanthropic support .

If you’re someone who enjoys getting out into the community, building genuine relationships, and turning those connections into meaningful impact for local healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary:

This Development Manager is responsible for cultivating a culture of philanthropy by building strong relationships with community members, physicians, employees, and prospective major gift donors. This role oversees all aspects of major gift fundraising related to the LHCs and donor engagement to support MaineHealth’s mission and strategic goals.

The Manager plays a critical role in coordinating with Philanthropy Services to develop and implement customized strategies to engage donors and prospects. This includes annual appeals, proposal development, estate and planned giving strategies, donor stewardship, pool management, and targeted communications. The Director is accountable for meeting major gift goals, stewarding donor relationships, and managing a portfolio of key donors and prospects. Supervises philanthropy staff as assigned.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFRE preferred .
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, community relations, or the equivalent with a proven track record of securing major gifts in a complex organization.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Prior experience supervising fundraising or development professionals strongly preferred. Experience in healthcare or higher education philanthropy strongly preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead strategically, work collaboratively, and inspire stakeholders. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Proficient in CRM/fundraising databases, Raiser’s Edge preferred, 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 $83,324.80to $112,736.00per 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] .

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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: 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.