Strategic Initiatives Manager

Junior Achievement of Maine is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven professional to lead major donor engagement, grant development, and capital campaign initiatives that fuel our mission. If you're passionate about philanthropy, enjoy building meaningful partnerships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategy and execution meet, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
  • Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement strategies.
  • Drive key capital campaign initiatives and fundraising performance tracking.
  • Oversee grant research, writing, submission, and reporting.
  • Develop fundraising dashboards, systems, and processes that support growth.
  • Partner closely with the President & CEO to maximize fundraising impact.

What You Bring:

  • 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, project management, or a related field.
  • Success managing donor relationships and securing philanthropic support.
  • Strong writing, communication, and proposal development skills.
  • Experience with CRM systems and fundraising analytics.
  • Outstanding organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative team and mission that promotes Maine’s future workforce
  • Annual salary of $65,000 - $73,000
  • Flexible, hybrid work schedule with paid parking (candidates must reside in Maine)
  • 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

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help build the future of Maine's next generation: Send cover letter and resume to Michelle Coreau, Executive Administrator, at mcoreau@jamaine.org.

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
105 Second St., Ste 1B
Hallowell, ME 04347
Phone: 207-623-4559
info@KennebecValleyChamber.com

Office Hours
8:30 to 5:00 Monday - Thursday
8:30 to 4:00 Friday

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