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Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Job Description
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Posting Number
S01150JP
Department
Annual Giving
Job Summary
Bowdoin College is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving! This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in exploring a career in fundraising while being a part of an experienced team in a collaborative and positive environment.
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Student and Young Alumni Engagement manages volunteers in the two most recently graduated classes and all student class years. This position supports the senior class gift and engagement program, student philanthropy education, and is a key liaison between Student Affairs and Development and Alumni Relations. They help manage student workers and assist with designing and implementing philanthropy education events and activities during the academic year. The incumbent strives to further a culture of philanthropy and foster a deeper understanding of the importance of annual support both on campus and with recent graduates. The Assistant Director helps to establish goals and objectives; crafts and implements class-wide communications to engage, solicit, and steward; recruits, trains, and educates volunteers and student workers; provides ongoing volunteer support; and pilots and tests new engagement strategies. They are responsible for growing and maintaining participation in annual giving from students and recent alumni, utilizing innovative tactics and benchmarking across organizations to build a robust and successful program.
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Student and Young Alumni Engagement manages volunteers in the two most recently graduated classes and all student class years. This position supports the senior class gift and engagement program, student philanthropy education, and is a key liaison between Student Affairs and Development and Alumni Relations. They help manage student workers and assist with designing and implementing philanthropy education events and activities during the academic year. The incumbent strives to further a culture of philanthropy and foster a deeper understanding of the importance of annual support both on campus and with recent graduates. The Assistant Director helps to establish goals and objectives; crafts and implements class-wide communications to engage, solicit, and steward; recruits, trains, and educates volunteers and student workers; provides ongoing volunteer support; and pilots and tests new engagement strategies. They are responsible for growing and maintaining participation in annual giving from students and recent alumni, utilizing innovative tactics and benchmarking across organizations to build a robust and successful program.
Key attributes of a successful Assistant Director include:
- Excellent volunteer management skills; commitment to reach and surpass ambitious goals
- Impeccable organization and project management.
- Exceptional relationship-building with the Colleges diverse student and alumni network.
- A facility with technology and software platforms.
- Skills in data analytics
- A belief in and ability to articulate Bowdoins mission and the importance of annual giving.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and making contributions to programs with a distinguished history and national reputation for excellence.
The salary range for this position is expected to be $55,000 – $65,000 annually.
Education/Skills Requirements
- A Bachelors degree required
- Must be a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills and well-developed computer, spreadsheet, word processing, and database skills.
- Must possess a demonstrated capacity to develop, organize, and manage programs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to travel;
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must be comfortable working with diverse alumni populations and be comfortable soliciting, training, leading, and guiding alumni volunteers.
- Must possess solid interpersonal skill.
- 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, results-driven environment.
- A commitment to and respect for the contributions of volunteers is a must.
- Previous experience working with students (residential life, student affairs, etc.) is a plus.
- The incumbent should have the ability to work well with a diverse student population; understanding the various attitudes, challenges, and generational tendencies is a must.
- Goal-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be a driven and energetic team player.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
- A minimum of two years of professional work experience is required.
- The College is open to transferrable skills from other professions.
Preferred:
- A background in volunteer management, customer service/sales, working with diverse populations, and/or fundraising/nonprofit work is preferred. .
Standard Work Days and Hours
- This is an exempt position requiring the time necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.
- Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with frequent evening and/or weekend work.
- Travel is required.
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 Colleges 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. Bowdoins 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.
Bowdoins 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.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the Colleges 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. Bowdoins 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.
Bowdoins 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
07/21/2023
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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