Inside Philanthropy, INC.
Direct Hire Freeport, Maine
Location: Freeport, Maine
Type: Direct Hire
Job #20432
Ready to make a statewide impact through fundraising and community engagement? ProSearch is partnering with Maine Golf to hire a Development Director who will lead the organization’s first comprehensive annual giving and development program. This is a unique opportunity to help grow access to golf for youth, communities, and players across Maine.
About Maine Golf Maine Golf is the statewide governing body dedicated to growing and sustaining the game for players of all ages. Through tournaments, junior golf programs, scholarships, and community initiatives, the organization supports a more inclusive and accessible future for golf in Maine.
About the Role As the Development Director, you’ll design and lead Maine Golf’s fundraising strategy, including annual giving, donor relations, corporate partnerships, community campaigns, and special events. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and Board to build a strong philanthropic foundation supporting scholarships, youth access, and community programming. This newly created role is ideal for a relationship-driven fundraiser who enjoys building programs, engaging donors, and creating meaningful community impact.
What You’ll Do
Build and manage a comprehensive Annual Giving Program
Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors
Lead campaigns: Annual Giving, Giving Tuesday, event sponsorships, grassroots club events, and golf marathons
Plan signature fundraising events and donor engagement experiences
Launch and grow the Ambassador’s Club giving society
Manage donor data and reporting (DonorPerfect)
Collaborate on fundraising communications and digital outreach
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years in nonprofit fundraising (annual giving, donor relations, corporate/foundation support, or events)
Proven success meeting fundraising goals
Strong communication, stewardship, and relationship-building skills
Experience with DonorPerfect or similar CRM
Interest in golf or familiarity with Maine’s nonprofit community is a plus
Work Environment
Hybrid role based in Freeport, ME
Statewide travel for donor meetings and events
Occasional evenings/weekends
Competitive salary + benefits (medical, dental, retirement)
Apply Today ProSearch is managing this search. Apply directly through ProSearch and your information will be reviewed confidentially in partnership with Maine Golf. If you’re ready to build something meaningful and support the future of golf in Maine, we’d love to hear from you.
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Location: Freeport, Maine
Type: Direct Hire
Job #20432
Ready to make a statewide impact through fundraising and community engagement? ProSearch is partnering with Maine Golf to hire a Development Director who will lead the organization’s first comprehensive annual giving and development program. This is a unique opportunity to help grow access to golf for youth, communities, and players across Maine.
About Maine Golf Maine Golf is the statewide governing body dedicated to growing and sustaining the game for players of all ages. Through tournaments, junior golf programs, scholarships, and community initiatives, the organization supports a more inclusive and accessible future for golf in Maine.
About the Role As the Development Director, you’ll design and lead Maine Golf’s fundraising strategy, including annual giving, donor relations, corporate partnerships, community campaigns, and special events. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and Board to build a strong philanthropic foundation supporting scholarships, youth access, and community programming. This newly created role is ideal for a relationship-driven fundraiser who enjoys building programs, engaging donors, and creating meaningful community impact.
What You’ll Do
Build and manage a comprehensive Annual Giving Program
Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors
Lead campaigns: Annual Giving, Giving Tuesday, event sponsorships, grassroots club events, and golf marathons
Plan signature fundraising events and donor engagement experiences
Launch and grow the Ambassador’s Club giving society
Manage donor data and reporting (DonorPerfect)
Collaborate on fundraising communications and digital outreach
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years in nonprofit fundraising (annual giving, donor relations, corporate/foundation support, or events)
Proven success meeting fundraising goals
Strong communication, stewardship, and relationship-building skills
Experience with DonorPerfect or similar CRM
Interest in golf or familiarity with Maine’s nonprofit community is a plus
Work Environment
Hybrid role based in Freeport, ME
Statewide travel for donor meetings and events
Occasional evenings/weekends
Competitive salary + benefits (medical, dental, retirement)
Apply Today ProSearch is managing this search. Apply directly through ProSearch and your information will be reviewed confidentially in partnership with Maine Golf. If you’re ready to build something meaningful and support the future of golf in Maine, we’d love to hear from you.
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