Director of Individual Giving & Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Quick answer
Gulf of Maine Research Institute is hiring a Director of Individual Giving and Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (Portland, Maine) paying $130,000 - $160,000 per year to lead fundraising efforts for a $100 million comprehensive campaign.
- Role
- Director of Individual Giving & Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Organization
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000 - $160,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks two accomplished, collaborative, and strategic fundraising leaders to join its growing development team: a Director of Individual Giving and a Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Both are newly elevated positions reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), and both will play a central role in advancing GMRI's $100 million comprehensive campaign—the largest fundraising initiative in the organization's history, now in its readiness and quiet phase.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership for GMRI's major and principal gifts program
- Design and implement a best-in-class individual giving program
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 to 75 major and principal gift prospects
- Lead GMRI's institutional fundraising staff and consultants
- Translate complex research and impact initiatives into compelling, fundable opportunities for funders
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree
- Significant, progressively responsible fundraising experience
- Proven success closing six- and seven-figure gifts
- Supervising staff experience
- Expert knowledge of current trends in philanthropy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Portland, Maine.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $130,000 - $160,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, significant fundraising experience, and excellent communication skills.
How or by when to apply?
Applications should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for each search.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Gulf of Maine Research Institute's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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