Director of Major Gifts
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Ignite the Future of Higher Education: Director of Major Gifts at UMF!
Are you a fundraising visionary ready to leave an indelible mark in a university setting Do you excel at forging powerful connections and inspiring philanthropic passion The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a Director of Major Gifts to join our dynamic Alumni and Advancement team and play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
This is more than a job; its an opportunity to be a strategic partner driving the philanthropic engine that fuels our mission. Youll be instrumental in securing transformative financial contributions advancing UMFs strategic initiatives and ensuring a positive impactful giving experience for our most valued donors.
The Impact Youll Make:
As our Director of Major Gifts youll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts with a high degree of confidentiality and managerial discretion. Your core responsibilities will include:
We offer a competitive annual salary of up to $70000 based on your qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in fundraising or development within a non-profit organization or in a leadership role overseeing fundraising initiatives.
- Extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and direction for successful fundraising campaigns from conception to completion.
- Experience in utilizing donor management and stewardship software (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce Blackbaud CRM etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior engagement with and deep understanding of community engagement in the State of Maine/New England and beyond.
- Membership and active participation in national regional and local professional organizations related to fundraising and external relations such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Maine Public Relations Council (MPRC).
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees and eligible part-time employees that includes but not limited to:
- Paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents
- 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans with employer contribution
How to apply:
Materials must be submitted via the Apply Now below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and you must upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on July 30 2025.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline review will be at the discretion of the university.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you have any questions contact UMF Dept. of Public Safety / Campus Police University of Maine at Farmington 149 Quebec Street Farmington Maine 04938-1994 tel .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
