Director of Development
It’s an exciting time to join Junior Achievement of Maine because we are GROWING. We’re adding a full-time Director of Development to our dynamic team based in downtown Portland, Maine.
Primary Functions:
- Develop and execute a revenue strategy that enables the organization to scale its mission impact across Maine.
- Supervise and coach the development team.
- Lead and execute plans that build and sustain gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals.
- Oversee the annual grant and proposal process within required timelines.
- Oversee the creation, planning, and execution of JA’s Special Events, including securing and retaining sponsorships for the Maine Business Hall of Fame, Golf Classics, JA Titan Challenge, and volunteer & donor recognition events.
- Establish relationships with individual donors and foundations and be responsible for creation of JA’s portfolio of major gift prospects.
Junior Achievement's proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community.
Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5 years of direct fundraising and development experience
- Experience coaching and leading a small team
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for improving the lives of young people through education and opportunity
- Annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule with paid parking
- 100% employer paid individual medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 4 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and paid Christmas break
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Simple IRA with employer match and contribution and 100% vesting on day one
JA Maine is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Michelle Prejean, Executive Administrator, at mprejean@jamaine.org.