Advancement Director
Quick answer
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hiring a full-time Advancement Director (Damariscotta, Maine) with a salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 to lead strategic fundraising, membership, and communications efforts.
- Role
- Advancement Director
- Organization
- Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
- Location
- Damariscotta, Maine
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $100,000 - $115,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Advancement Director at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is responsible for building a strong and sustainable stream of support for the organization through strategic leadership in fundraising, membership, and communications.
What you'll do
- Direct the organization's overall fundraising strategy
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift donors
- Set strategic direction for membership growth, retention, and business membership programs
- Set overall direction for organizational communications
- Serve as an active member of the leadership team
- Develop, monitor, and manage the Advancement Department budget
What it takes
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development and communications, including supervisory experience
- Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts, and setting and meeting fundraising goals
- Experience planning and leading a capital or comprehensive campaign
- Experience developing social media campaigns aimed toward fundraising
- Experience managing and developing staff, with strong coaching and delegation skills
- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to integrate multiple functions toward shared goals
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation; health insurance; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match; YMCA membership; significant discount on summer camp and other member programs; opportunities for paid professional development; flexible scheduling.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damariscotta, Maine.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $100,000 - $115,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 10+ years of experience in nonprofit development and communications, supervisory experience, and success in cultivating and stewarding major gifts.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF package to [email protected] by October 5, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is a full-time, in-office position with some flexibility during peak campaign periods.
How to apply
Apply directly on Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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