Leadership Gifts Officer

Location: Augusta, Maine – hybrid (some office, remote, and travel requirements)

Classification: Full-time, Regular, Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday – Friday

Salary: Band D – starting at $76,407

Benefits: Benefit eligible, includes 100% employer paid health insurance, dental, retirement, generous leave time, and professional development.

Union eligible: Yes

Make a Meaningful Impact in Maine!

Are you passionate about the environment and skilled at building lasting relationships? The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is seeking a thoughtful, motivated, and mission-driven Leadership Gifts Officer to help secure the philanthropic support that powers our work to protect Maine’s woods, waters, and wildlife.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Maine’s most effective environmental organizations—and to do so by connecting with generous individuals who want to make a difference.

What you will do:

As NRCM’s Leadership Gifts Officer, you will serve as our lead frontline fundraiser, managing a portfolio of individuals and households giving $1,000 and above, with a particular focus on cultivating gifts of $5,000 or more. You will work directly with donors to deepen their engagement, share NRCM’s vision, and inspire significant investments in our mission.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building meaningful connections, values collaboration, and enjoys blending strategy with heart.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct at least 10 donor visits per month, in person and via video, primarily across Maine and select U.S. cities
• Build and manage a portfolio of 150–200 donors at various stages of the giving lifecycle
• Solicit annual, multi-year, and planned gifts aligned with donor interests
• Provide personalized stewardship and thoughtful engagement to deepen donor commitment
• Partner with staff and board members to inspire philanthropic support for NRCM’s work

What you bring

• At least 4 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including 2 years in a frontline gift officer role
• You have successfully cultivated and closed major gifts, meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
• You are a clear and compelling communicator—both in writing and in person
• You are highly organized and proactive, with strong time management skills
• You value inclusivity, respect diverse perspectives, and are energized by meaningful work

Bonus if you have:

• Experience using EveryAction CRM
• Familiarity with a moves management approach to donor engagement

Why Join NRCM?

• A collaborative and supportive work environment rooted in shared purpose
• A hybrid work structure with time in our Augusta, Maine office
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A team that is committed to equity, inclusion, and environmental justice
• A chance to play a pivotal role in protecting Maine’s natural legacy