Development and Community Engagement Manager

Requirements of the Development and Community Engagement Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree required  

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, stewardship, event management, and/or community engagement with proven track record of building and stewarding relationships and driving increase in revenue. Nonprofit experience is preferred.  

• Willingness to travel statewide as needed. Regular travel is expected.  

• Strong logistical and project management skills with the ability to lead complex events  

• Experience with peer-to-peer and event fundraising, and supporting platforms (OneCause or similar preferred)  

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills  

• Comfortable with public speaking  

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends  

• Self-starter  

Benefits of the Job:

• Annual pay range is $70,000 to $75,000 

• Generous PTO and paid holidays 

• Retirement plan with match 

• Medical (100% paid for employee)  

• Dental, Life, Short-term disability and Long-term disability insurances 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Continuing Education 

Responsibilities of the Development and Community Engagement Manager:

• Serve as a key Make-A-Wish presence in northern Maine.  

• Proactively identify opportunities to increase awareness of Make-A-Wish Maine through community partnerships, promotions, grassroots initiatives.  

• Lead / partner with Director of Development and CEO on relationship building and stewardship efforts that strengthen awareness and engagement across rural and northern communities.  

• Coordinate and fulfill community speaking engagements to increase awareness of our mission, volunteer, and fundraising opportunities.  

• Serve as the primary execution/logistics lead for the chapter’s two major galas and annual telethon, held across the state.  

• Represent Make-A-Wish Maine at community events and outreach opportunities as appropriate.  

• Manage all logistical components including venues, vendors, production schedules, run-of-show, registration, auctions, and on-site execution.  

• Partner with the Director of Development on strategy, mission moments, sponsorship fulfillment, and revenue goals.  

• Serve as the primary owner of all external/third-party fundraising events and community-led initiatives within external event portfolio  

• Cultivate and steward relationships with businesses, civic organizations, and volunteer fundraisers.