Research and Development Director jobs in Bangor, ME

Job Title and Description: Development Director
FLSA Status: Full-time, Salaried Exempt
Supervisor: President and CEO
Work Location: Winter Harbor, Maine. Hybrid schedule with flexibility for partial work from home. This position
requires a regular physical presence on our campus in Winter Harbor and at community events throughout the
year as well as regular local and regional travel to meet with donors and funders.



Primary Responsibilities
The Development Director is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising program to
help achieve Schoodic Institute’s overall mission and goals in the areas of climate adaptation science, citizen
science, outdoor education, and campus infrastructure.

The Development Director works closely with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, staff, and partners to lead
on fundraising initiatives and campaigns encompassing individual donors, foundations, and corporations. They
must be able to think strategically and practically to implement a results-oriented development plan that includes
traditional and innovative fundraising strategies. The Director will supervise the Development Manager and work
with them to ensure successful donor communications, appeals, campaigns, events, cultivation, and stewardship
of our growing donor base.

Our desired candidate is an experienced, highly collaborative, master strategist and teambuilder. They are
creative, energetic, well organized, and can build consensus among diverse teams with multiple priorities. They
will bring experience and a track record of fundraising success.

We are actively expanding our reach and impact in the areas of science, learning, and community. We are
mission driven and passionate about creating a better future for parks, people, and the planet. We work hard,
have fun, and are a great team. Join us.



Duties
Strategy and Annual Work Plan: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to secure financial
support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Based on past performance and budget, our 2024
philanthropic support goal is $1.5 million, with additional fundraising requirements in future years to support
infrastructure and program needs.
Collaboration and Supervision: Collaborate closely with President and CEO, Board, Development Manager,
Marketing and Design Manager, and program staff to align fundraising efforts with the organization's strategic
goals and program needs. Act as the Development Manager’s direct supervisor and serve as the lead staff liaison
on the Board Development Committee.
Campaign Management: Work with Board, staff, and external consultants to lead on the development of major
multi-year campaigns to support campus infrastructure, science and education programs, fellowships, and
endowment. Oversee campaign activities, timelines, events, and communications and marketing collateral.
Major Gift Fundraising: Develop and implement major gift fundraising strategy to secure substantial financial
support. Research and identify prospective donors and maintain a robust pipeline to solicit major and planned
gifts, grants, corporate, foundation, and individual support with the capacity to contribute more than $5,000
annually.
Annual Campaign: Work with the Development Manager to implement a robust set of activities to maintain and
grow our base of annual support including annual Spring and Fall Appeals, events, marketing, and
communications to current and prospective donors.

National Park in Downeast Maine, we engage people of all ages in the science and solutions to a rapidly
changing environment. Our year-round campus includes classrooms, laboratories, meeting spaces, and a modern
124-seat auditorium surrounded by protected shorelines and thousands of acres of spruce-fir forest. Campus
infrastructure enables us to convene and host public events, and provides an inspirational setting for education
and art programs, workshops, and conferences.

Schoodic Institute is committed to increasing diversity in environmental science, education, and conservation.
We are highly collaborative and inclusive, and the team environment is safe and free from bullying, harassment,
and discrimination. Team members are encouraged to bring their full selves to their work.

Physical Effort
This position requires the ability to work on a computer for long periods of time and to move back and forth
around the Schoodic Institute campus in a timely manner for meetings, tours, and events.

Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position with Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, Maine. Starting pay is
commensurate with experience ($90,000 - $120,000) with potential for an annual bonus. Schoodic Institute offers
a generous employee compensation package including: health insurance, retirement savings with up to a 3%
match, paid vacation (starting at 120 hours per year), 11 paid holidays, and personal/sick leave (96 hours per
year), employer-paid basic life insurance, monthly cell phone allowance, and professional development
opportunities.

To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to search@schoodicinstitute.org. For priority consideration, please apply
by April 12, 2024. Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.