Director of Philanthropy

Island Institute is searching for a Director of Philanthropy – Individual Giving.  We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about Island Institute’s mission and who is able to contribute to the organization by growing philanthropic revenue from individual donors, family foundations, and corporate giving.  The Director works as an integral member of the philanthropy team, meeting both individual and team fundraising goals in Annual Giving, Major Gifts and Corporate Giving.

Headquartered in Rockland, Maine, Island Institute is a leading community development organization dedicated to navigating climate and economic changes with Maine’s island and coastal communities, expanding opportunities, and delivering effective solutions. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and creativity, driven by a vision where Maine’s island and coastal communities thrive in a rapidly changing world, serving as models of innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, applying these principles to strengthen both our organization and the communities we serve.

This position is based in Rockland, and the Director is expected to work out of the Island Institute offices at least five days per month for teambuilding and in-person meetings.  The Director of Philanthropy reports to the Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer.

Key responsibilities include the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of individual donors with the capacity to make five-to seven-figure gifts, towards the attainment of the organization’s annual and long-range fundraising goals.  In addition, the Director plays a critical role in overseeing the solicitation and stewardship activities of the Annual Giving and Major Gifts efforts.

The salary range for this position is $74,984 - $112,476.  This range depends on experience and skills related to position responsibilities and qualifications.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to https://www.islandinstitute.org/about/careers/.

What we offer:

• A benefits program to include health, dental, vision, company provided life insurance, and a 403b plan with an employer match of up to 6% after one year of service.  
• A generous paid time off policy.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays.
• Island Institute membership benefits.
• Discount at Island Institute’s Archipelago retail store.
• Hybrid work environment.

While there is no deadline for submitting your application, the application period will close when the position is filled.  Contact Susan Haversat at shaversat@islandinstitute.org if reasonable accommodation is required to complete the application.

Based in Rockland, Maine, Island Institute is a nonprofit organization, and an equal opportunity "at-will" employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities based upon an individual's ability and qualifications. We do not discriminate against people on the basis of race, citizenship, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability.

For more information about the Island Institute and our work along the Maine coast, please visit www.islandinstitute.org.