Bowdoin College · 21 hours ago
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expBowdoin College is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving who will play a key role in their volunteer-based annual fundraising program. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of classes and volunteers, engage with prospects, and oversee various programs while demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.
Higher Education
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Alisa Johnson SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Management of a portfolio of classes/volunteers and assigned prospects
Travel for the purposes of volunteer engagement, assessment, solicitation, and stewardship
Oversight of programs as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required
Applicants must possess excellent writing and speaking skills
A demonstrated capacity to organize and manage programs
The ability to work independently and creatively in a collaborative, team oriented environment
The ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Strong organizational skills
Familiarity with computer systems and software used in development settings (e.g., fundraising reports)
A minimum of two years of professional work experience is required
Preferred
Successful experience with fundraising, volunteer management, and project management is strongly preferred
Proven ability to engage and communicate with alumni volunteers in the classes of 1970 and older, fostering meaningful connections through empathy and patient training skills, active listening, and tailored outreach strategies
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Company
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College is a school in Brunswick.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley LaBreck
Endowment Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Doring
Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer
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2026-01-16
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