About the employer
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP), founded in 1983 and located in Brunswick, Maine, is the largest food security nonprofit in the mid coast region. MCHPP’s mission is to offer dignity and empowerment by providing all members of our community with access to healthy food. Across our various programs, the agency serves thousands of individuals and families in communities within a six-county service area each year. All aspects of MCHPP’s work are guided by our organizational vision of a community where quality, nutritious food is available for all.
In both our programming and our staffing, MCHPP doesn’t just accept the differences of our friends and neighbors, we celebrate them. We aim to remove barriers to healthful meals for all of our community members in need regardless of race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity and to foster an environment of inclusion for everyone who spends time at MCHPP.
About the position
It is an exciting time at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program! After successfully expanding to a second location, we’re working to continue our donor engagement momentum and expand our development team to include a Leadership Gifts Officer. This position, reporting to the Development Director, is the result of a months-long effort, led by a consultant, to build out a formal Leadership Gifts program, including processes, infrastructure, and portfolios.
The Leadership Gifts Officer will play a leading role in building and cultivating relationships within a portfolio of donors to secure essential funding for the organization’s mission. Our ideal candidate will be familiar with moves management best practices and ready to get to know our incredible community of donors.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Actively managing a portfolio of 120-150 donors, including developing and implementing strategies; establishing relationships; identifying gift opportunities that match donors’ interest; personally soliciting gifts; and providing ongoing stewardship as appropriate.
- Entering, maintaining, and ensuring the integrity of donor interactions and information in our CRM and reporting on performance to evaluate the success of these efforts.
- Annually evaluating portfolio performance, identifying new prospects, and initiating or removing individuals from the Moves Management cycle.
- Organizing and convening quarterly meetings with the Development Director and Executive Director to review their portfolios, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate leadership giving successes.
- Upholding all guidelines contained within the organization’s Gift Acceptance Policy when soliciting and receiving gifts.
- Attending fundraising and donor appreciation events to cultivate and steward key relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three to five years of successful experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a specific focus on roles requiring direct solicitation
- Highly professional with demonstrated experience tactfully navigating sensitive conversations
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft compelling donor solicitations and effectively summarize interactions through donor contact reports
- Organized, attentive to detail, and able to balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency using donor management software (preferably Bloomerang), and the Google suite of products as well as navigating various web platforms
Other requirements
- Reliable transportation and ability to attend donor meetings in the community (within 30 minutes of the Brunswick office)
- Satisfactory background check results. Please note: not all findings are disqualifying for all positions.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Ability to learn new software skills as needed to complete job responsibilities
Position details
Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday
Category: Nonessential, Exempt
Salary: $72,000-$75,000
Location: Hybrid. Up to 40% off site work is permitted as job responsibilities allow. Employees must furnish their own workspace and internet access for remote work.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 12 holidays and 5 weeks of annual PTO
- IRA with employer match
- 100% employer paid life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Annual professional development funds
How to apply
Please email a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and relevant professional experience to jobs@mchpp.org. Application review will begin on April 30, 2024 and continue until the role is filled.