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Assistant Director of Family Giving and Engagement

Posting Number S01413JP

Department Annual Giving

Job Summary

The Office of Annual Giving at Bowdoin College seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Assistant Director of Family Giving & Engagement within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations ( DAR ). This role is essential in supporting the Office of Annual Giving’s goal to inspire giving at all levels from more than 10,000 alumni, families, students, and friends of the College totaling more than $13 million each year.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving, Director of Family Giving & Engagement, the Assistant Director facilitates relationships between the College and Bowdoin families through regular communication, in-person and virtual meetings, and staffing events on and off campus throughout the year. This role collaborates to create and implement a fundraising strategy for families that builds awareness of the Parents Fund through education and well-crafted solicitation messages, as well as through volunteer recruitment, management, and stewardship. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. They should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

In addition, this position has the responsibility of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these prospects and securing annual gifts from unassigned, unmanaged, and released families.

COMPENSATION

+ The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $65,000 – $70,000

BENEFITS AND PERKS

+ 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.htm (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html)

Education/Skills Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.

The incumbent must be a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills and well-developed computer, spreadsheet, word processing, and database skills. They must possess a demonstrated capacity to develop, organize, and manage programs; ability to work independently and collaboratively; willingness to travel; and strong organizational and analytical skills

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

1-3 years related experience required.

The Assistant Director should be comfortable working with diverse audiences and be comfortable soliciting, training, leading, and guiding alumni volunteers. They must possess solid interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment; and work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Creativity and innovation are important skills in this work, and the Assistant Director should be comfortable in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. A commitment to and respect for the contributions of volunteers is a must. Previous experience working in fundraising, sales, and/or event planning is a plus. They should be goal-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be a driven and energetic team player.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is an exempt, full-time position requiring the time necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Office hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ability and willingness to travel as well as flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed is required.

This position is hybrid-eligible, following an adaptation period, for qualified candidates residing in Maine; with the expectation of 3 days per week required in the office.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Full Time Year Round

FTE 1.00

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date 05/09/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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