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Looking to make an impact and have a career with purpose? It’s an exciting time to join Junior Achievement of Maine because we are GROWING! We’re adding a full-time, hands-on Director of Development to our dynamic team based in downtown Portland, Maine to support our mission of inspiring and preparing young people for life and career success.
What You’ll Do:
For the full job description, please click HERE.
What You’ll Do:
- In partnership with the President & CEO and VP & COO, lead our comprehensive fundraising plan and ensure all annual fundraising goals are met and/or exceeded.
- Using a collaborative approach, identify, cultivate and secure new partners and funders each year.
- Supervise and mentor one direct report.
- Lead and implement plans that build and sustain gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals in partnership with President & CEO.
- Cultivate relationships with corporate, individual, foundation, and state government partners.
- Oversee the annual grant and proposal process within timelines.
- Oversee the creation, planning, and execution of JA’s Special Events, including securing and retaining sponsorships for the Maine Business Hall of Fame, Golf Classics, JA Titan Challenge, and volunteer & donor recognition events.
- Be responsible for creation of JA’s portfolio of major gift prospects.
- A collaborative team and mission that promotes Maine’s future workforce
- Annual salary of $80,000 to $85,000
- Hybrid work schedule (candidates must reside in Maine) with flexibility for in-person event attendance
- Paid parking in downtown Portland
- 100% employer paid individual medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 4 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and paid Christmas break
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Simple IRA with employer match and contribution and 100% vesting on day one
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of direct fundraising and development experience (or equivalent combined education and experience)
- Demonstrated success personally managing multiple fundraising functions simultaneously.
- Comfortable working independently and managing priorities in a lean organizational structure
- Experience in small or mid-sized nonprofits preferred
- Passion for improving the lives of young people through education and opportunity
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and statewide
For the full job description, please click HERE.
