Leadership Gift Officer - Maine Medical Center

Leadership Gift Officer - Maine Medical Center MaineHealth parental leave United States, Maine, Portland 22 Bramhall Street (Show on map) Jun 18, 2026 Description MaineHealth Corporate Professional - Nonclinical Req #: 81814

Summary:

The Leadership Gift Officer role is focused on building relationships with potential donors in the community and securing leadership commitments. Builds a culture of philanthropy and works closely with clinical and administrative leadership to achieve the mission and vision for the future of healthcare. The Leadership Gift Officer (LGO) is a frontline fundraising leader within MaineHealth's Southern Region responsible for securing leadership-level philanthropic support in alignment with MaineHealth's top strategic priorities. This role manages a portfolio of 150 high-capacity donors and prospects while supervising and mentoring leadership gift team members. The LGO is expected to be a key contributor to current philanthropic initiatives including medical education, clinical and biomedical research, precision medicine, and capital expansion for orthopedic surgery. The LGO is expected to secure a minimum of $1M annually in leadership gift commitments. In addition to community-facing work, the LGO serves as the primary philanthropy liaison to MaineHealth's OB/GYN Service Line and Maine Medical Center's Department of Medicine with a strong emphasis on grateful patient and family philanthropy. In partnership with clinical and administrative leaders, the LGO plays a critical role in advancing MaineHealth's culture of philanthropy and long-term mission. The Leadership Gift Officer - MMCP role is focused on building relationships with potential donors in the community and securing leadership commitments. Builds a culture of philanthropy and works closely with clinical and administrative leadership to achieve the mission and vision for the future of healthcare. This role requires flexibility to travel, when necessary, both in and out of state.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Moves Management:

Oversee the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of a portfolio of 150 leadership gift prospects. Develop customized donor strategies to move each prospect toward a leadership gift commitment aligned with MaineHealth's strategic priorities and philanthropic initiatives. Proposal Development Achieveannual targets for leadership gift proposal development and submission. Funds Secured Achieve annual targets for secured leadership gift commitments raising a minimum of $1M per year. Contribute materially to multi-year campaign goals through leadership gifts and strategic solicitation planning. Service Line Management Act as primary philanthropy liaison to the MaineHealth OBGYN Service Line and Maine Medical Center's Department of Medicine. Achieve annual targets for service line liaison work as a part of MaineHealth's culture of gratitude program focusing on grateful patient and family philanthropy. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

License/Certifications:

CFRE or CAP Certification preferred.

Experience:

Five years of development experience required. Experience raising funds in a healthcare or academic medical center preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and grant writing.

Preferred Experience:

Demonstrated success securing six figure gifts. Knowledge of planned giving vehicles preferred. Excellent oral and written communication and relationship building skills; the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact lauren.robare@mainehealth.org