Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) has an immediate opening for the Director of Advancement for Educare Central Maine. Educare Central Maine is a high quality learning and development center partnering with families and communities to ensure school readiness for children birth to age five in the Waterville, Maine area. It is part of the nationwide Educare Learning Network and provides Head Start and Early Head Start services to 200+ children and their families, and operates a Lab School & Learning Hub for Training & Technical Assistance at local, state and national levels.   

The Director of Advancement will:

• lead and coordinate fundraising objectives.
• be self-motivated.
• possess knowledge and demonstrate astute cultivation skills to engage philanthropic and community donors.
• solicit and secure donations and pledges.
• actively seek public/private funding opportunities.
• engage in marketing and publicity efforts to promote Educare.
• lead a development committee.
• demonstrate interest in all aspects of Educare with dedication to promoting long-term sustainability.

Benefits may include:

• Paid holidays
• Accrual of paid time off
• Employer sponsored retirement plan
• Health, life, dental/vision, and disability insurance options
• Professional Development support

Requirements:

• Minimum of eight years paid experience in fundraising, with a minimum of three years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in donor solicitation and stewardship.
• Proven success in securing gifts/pledges and foundation support to meet goals; operational and endowment.
• Superb presentation skills; persuasive and influential with diverse groups including major donors and corporate executives at local, state and national levels.
• A valid driver's license and use of a vehicle insured to state of Maine requirements.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Health and Human Services, Fraud and National sex offender registry background checks.