Philanthropy Officer

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens•Boothbay, ME

2d•$70,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hiring a results-driven fundraiser to develop and manage relationships with individual prospects and donors capable of gifts of $10,000 or more. The role supports the Gardens’ mission and seeks to build donor relationships that lead to long-term loyalty and increasing generosity. The Philanthropy Officer helps maintain and expand philanthropic support and is responsible for raising a minimum of $1 million annually. This year-round, full-time position combines office duties with outside work and travel around Maine and nationwide. The employee attends key Gardens events as necessary to steward donor relationships and may work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting remains open until the right candidate is hired. The employee must be able to work in a variety of environments and may need to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods. Year-round employees receive personal and sick paid time off, health and retirement benefits, discounts in the Gardens’ culinary programs and Gardenshop, and a Gardens membership. The salary is $70,000–$120,000, salaried and exempt, with compensation based on experience.

Requirements

Self-motivated, with personal initiative and drive to succeed.
Results-oriented, detail- and deadline-focused, creative, resourceful, and flexible, with attention to quality and excellence.
Dynamic and engaging conversationalist with exceptional interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people.
Ability to navigate challenging conversations and varied perspectives.
Ability to treat confidential information with discretion.
Experience as lead solicitor in face-to-face solicitations of upper-level donors.
Proficiency using database software programs.
Proven ability to engage and interact with a wide variety of people, with a strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure while demonstrating professionalism, integrity, loyalty, and service to the organization.
Strong presentation and public-speaking skills.
Willingness and proven ability to work collaboratively with internal team members to achieve goals and objectives.
Scheduling flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to supporting the integration of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility principles across the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of current prospects and donors capable of gifts of $10,000 and above, emphasizing person-to-person meetings.
Raise a minimum of $1 million annually.
Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major individual gifts of $10,000 and above.
Lead the setting of appointments with major gift prospects, conduct meetings independently or with a volunteer or staff team, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Articulate the Gardens’ goals with enthusiasm, warmth, intelligence, and professionalism.
Respond to donor and prospect inquiries and maintain excellent donor relations.
Collaborate proactively on prospect and donor research.
Participate in donor acknowledgement, reporting, recognition, and other stewardship activities.
Work with Philanthropy staff to develop and execute strategies that move donors along the member-to-major-donor continuum while prioritizing donor relationships and long-term loyalty.
Develop collaborative relationships with colleagues throughout the Gardens.
Help ensure appropriate allocation of resources to support organization, efficiency, communication, and accuracy in the Gardens’ work.
Provide comprehensive and timely reports summarizing activity, project status, and workplan timelines.
Record relevant donor data and interactions in the donor information system and use its analytical capabilities.
Attend key Gardens events as necessary to steward donor relationships.
Work across the organization to support integrating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility principles into internal operations and relationships with visitors and guests.