Senior Director of Philanthropy

The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization, is seeking a Senior Director of Philanthropy. This is a management-level position with responsibility to raise revenues for a 30-person organization whose mission is to protect, restore, and conserve the nature of Maine. Responsibilities include oversight of an 8+ person staff that conducts grant writing, major donor solicitations, planned giving, and a board fundraising program; development and implementation of long range and annual plans for NRCM’s philanthropy program, including income and expense projections; conducting capital campaigns as needed to build the endowment and program opportunities; and participation on a interdepartmental management team with the CEO for oversight of the entire organization. This is full-time permanent position based at NRCM’s office in Augusta, Maine. The Senior Philanthropy Director reports to the CEO. Job responsibilities include:

• Planning, Budgeting, Management: Develop and implement long range and annual plans for NRCM’s philanthropy program, including income and expense projections for the program and for the organization as a whole. Oversee a philanthropy team of 8+. Directly supervise grants manager(s), membership director, and major donor staff.
• Major Donor Program: Manage the major donor program, which includes two major gifts officers and the CEO. Maintain a personal portfolio of at least 30 NRCM major donors and conduct solicitation calls and visits. Help create solicitation strategies for top donors that encourage increased giving. Participate in writing individualized proposals.
• Board Fundraising Program: Serve as the primary staff contact for board involvement in fund raising. Ensure that there is a plan and goals with board members, motivate and track board progress, accompany board members on visits as needed, and provide fund raising training to board members.
• Capital Campaign: Plan and implement all aspects of any major capital campaigns including hiring/planning campaign counsel and staff, coordinating feasibility study, and active involvement in campaign solicitation.
• Planned Giving: Oversee NRCM’s planned giving program, including identifying prospects, conducting planned giving calls/visits, and ensuring that there is a go-to person at NRCM for planned giving information.
• Organization Management: Participate in NRCM’s management team with other senior departmental leaders and the CEO. Provide input for organization-wide policy, personnel decisions, the annual budget and long-range planning.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of nonprofit experience, with at least three years in fund raising and three years in a senior position.
• Proven ability to manage a multi-person staff, including direct supervision of several staff.
• Ability to create and implement long-range plans, including budgets.
• Experience facilitating volunteer board members and major donors in philanthropic roles.
• Substantial experience with personal solicitation of major donors and a proven track record of success in increasing revenues for a nonprofit organization.
• A strong understanding and commitment to the work of NRCM and the ability to effectively communicate NRCM’s programs to members/donors.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills. Proven leadership and decision-making skills as well as an ability to work closely with others.
• Experience soliciting estate gifts preferred.
• Active participation in at least one capital campaign preferred.

NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. To this end, all employees are expected to:

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all NRCM staff members, NRCM’s members, external partners, policymakers, and the general public. This includes proactive work on understanding and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; providing and receiving constructive feedback; and a willingness to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Participate in organizational meetings and activities as requested, such as monthly staff meetings, management team meetings, trainings, and ad hoc planning committees.
• Complete all administrative work on time, such as time sheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.
• Be familiar with and follow organizational protocols and policies.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nrcm.org by Friday, March 20.