Philanthropy Specialist

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Philanthropy Specialist supports the philanthropic priorities of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Acadia Hospital through strategic donor engagement, relationship management, and community partnership development. Reporting to the Senior Principal and Major Gift Officer, the role manages a portfolio of donors and emerging prospects while helping advance fundraising strategies, pipeline development, and annual revenue goals. The position is intended for an experienced development professional seeking continued growth in frontline philanthropy and major gift fundraising. The position is based at the Northern Light Health Foundation in Brewer, Maine, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. It involves regional travel for donor meetings, events, and community engagement, as well as flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends when required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant development experience.
Bachelor's degree, or an advanced degree or at least 10 years of dedicated fundraising experience in a variety of roles reflecting progressive responsibility in leadership and major gift fundraising.
Experience supporting donor cultivation and stewardship.
Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating fundraising events.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate with donors, volunteers, clinicians, and community partners.
Proficiency with donor management systems; Raiser’s Edge is preferred. Experience with Canva or a design platform is also noted.
Ability to travel regionally for donor meetings, events, and community engagement; must have a current driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel throughout Maine.
Ability to work as a team member and maintain flexibility for non-business hours and weekends to support donor satisfaction and program integrity.
Ability to prioritize, multitask in a time-constrained environment, and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Results-driven approach and ability to meet program fundraising goals and individual metrics.
Ability to cultivate and steward relationships with external and internal audiences.
Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as required for meetings and special events.
Self-starter able to work with minimum supervision.
Computer skills including spreadsheets and related functions, word processing, data entry, databases, email and calendar management, presentation software, and MS Teams.
Ability to perform the described work, including computer use, typing, reading or writing, working beyond scheduled hours, lifting or moving items under 20 pounds, and driving for work duties.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to major gift fundraising.
Raiser’s Edge experience.
Experience with Canva or a design platform.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and long-term relationship development.
Develop and execute strategies to achieve fundraising goals, portfolio performance metrics, and key performance indicators.
Conduct donor visits and engagement activities; prepare briefing materials, customized cultivation strategies, and proposals aligned with hospital priorities and philanthropic opportunities.
Build and steward relationships with donors, prospects, employees, and community organizations to strengthen engagement and advance fundraising priorities.
Identify, qualify, and help advance new major gift prospects through strategic relationship-building and moves management.
Represent the Foundation in the community to strengthen visibility, partnerships, and philanthropic engagement.
Partner with Foundation leadership, philanthropy colleagues, and Marketing and Communications to support donor communications, campaign initiatives, and outreach strategies.
Maintain accurate donor records, portfolio activity, moves management documentation, and donor engagement plans in the donor database system.
Provide strategic support for philanthropy initiatives, donor cultivation activities, proposal development, stewardship efforts, and fundraising priorities.
Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to donor-centered relationship management and mission-driven philanthropy.