Director of Development
Looking to make an impact and have a career with purpose? 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 to support our mission of inspiring and preparing young people for life and career success.
What You’ll Do:
- In partnership with the President & CEO, lead our comprehensive fundraising plan and ensure all annual fundraising goals are met and/or exceeded.
- Using a collaborative approach, identify, cultivate and secure new partners and funders each year.
- Supervise and coach the development team.
- Lead and implement plans that build and sustain gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals in partnership with President & CEO.
- Cultivate relationships with corporate, individual, foundation, and state government partners.
- Oversee the annual grant and proposal process within 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.
- Be responsible for creation of JA’s portfolio of major gift prospects.
CHANGING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE
At Junior Achievement we believe in "possible." Each day, we work to help young people discover what's possible in their lives. We do this by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom. We let them know it's possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams. We show them that it's possible for tomorrow to be a better day.
Junior Achievement has over 100 local JA Areas across the nation, and together we are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
Nationally, Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.8 million students per year in 209,651 classrooms and after-school locations. JA programs are taught by volunteers in inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas throughout the United States, by over 100 Area Offices in all 50 states. Junior Achievement of Maine reaches approximately 15,000 students per year.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3-5 years of direct fundraising and development experience
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines, flexibility and creativity, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Experience coaching and leading a small team
- Passion for improving the lives of young people through education and opportunity
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and statewide
What We Offer:
- A collaborative team and mission that promotes Maine’s future workforce
- 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.