Leadership Gifts Officer

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time Leadership Gifts Officer. The Leadership Gifts Officer will be NRCM’s sole full-time frontline fundraiser of philanthropic gifts from individuals/households. They are responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts of $1,000 and above, with a particular focus on a portfolio of donors giving annually at the $5,000+ level. This position is a “road warrior” with an emphasis on conducting in-person and video call visits with NRCM members and donors. The majority of travel takes place within Maine, with select trips to major U.S. cities. This hybrid position requires a minimum of one day a week, and more at certain times of year, working in NRCM’s Augusta, Maine, office.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives will attract the best ideas to NRCM and help us shape a healthier, more vibrant future for all of us who share our planet. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, NRCM can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the state. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and peaceful world. We therefore strongly encourage applications from people who identify with or who are members of marginalized communities.

Apply :  For consideration, please submit both a cover letter and resume. Preference will be given to applications received by May 20, 2024. Applicants who need an alternative way to submit materials may email them as attachments to or mail them to NRCM, Attention HR, 3 Wade Street, Augusta, ME 04330.

Supervisor: Senior Director of Philanthropy

Status: Full time, salary, exempt

Salary: $75,000-85,000

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-person and video call meetings, with the goal of a minimum of 10 significant visits monthly, primarily in Maine
• Solicit donors and prospects for $1,000+ annual gifts, multi-year major gift commitments, and legacy gifts based on donor interest and mission alignment
• Prioritize building relationships with, and closing gifts from, $5,000+ donors identified in fiscal year revenue projections
• Manage a portfolio of 150-200 donors in all phases of the gift lifecycle
• Steward assigned prospects with customized communications, targeted event invitations, and thoughtful engagement of staff and board member partners
• Participate in regular Moves Management meetings

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of prior experience in a frontline fundraising role combined with experience soliciting 4-figure gifts
• Experience utilizing fundraising database/customer relationship management programs
• Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors following a Moves Management process.
• Experience with both highly engaged donors as well as making qualification calls.
• A high level of initiative, organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills