Bowdoin College
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
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Brunswick, ME
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Full-Time
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$67K - $72K
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Development & Advancement
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January 16th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Bowdoin College is hiring an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. This role manages a portfolio of classes, volunteers, and assigned prospects, travels to engage and steward volunteers, and oversees assigned programs within the annual fundraising program and Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
Highlights
- Manage portfolio of volunteer classes and assigned prospects.
- Travel up to 20% for volunteer engagement, assessment, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Oversee and coordinate assigned fundraising programs.
- Proficient with technology and development software platforms (e.g., fundraising reports).
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum two years of professional experience, preferably in fundraising, volunteer, and project management.
- Strong communication, organizational, and program management skills essential.
- Salary range: $66,500 to $71,500 annually.
- Benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance, retirement plans (401a and 403b), life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, and access to College facilities.
- Reports to the Annual Giving department within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
- Employment contingent on background checks; no visa sponsorship available.
Assistant Director of Annual Giving Full Description
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Posting Details
Title | Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Posting Number | S01513JP
Department | Annual Giving
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is an integral member of Bowdoin’s thriving, volunteer-based annual fundraising program and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. Key attributes of a successful Assistant Director include: persistent goal orientation; impeccable organization; an ease with managing multiple, coinciding projects; strong communication skills; a facility with technology and software platforms; and a belief in (and the ability to articulate) Bowdoin’s mission and fundraising priorities. Primary responsibilities include: 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. The Assistant Director is sharp, adaptable, and dedicated to Bowdoin and to the development profession. They are a team player who enjoys a fast-paced work environment with ambitious goals and a broad reputation for excellence.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $$66,500- $71,500
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.htmlPaid 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
Education/Skills Requirements | 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; and familiarity with computer systems and software used in development settings (e.g., fundraising reports).
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | A minimum of two years of professional work experience is required. 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.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional work after 5:00 pm or weekends. Travel is required.
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? | Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 01/14/2026
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.
Posting Number | S01513JP
Department | Annual Giving
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is an integral member of Bowdoin’s thriving, volunteer-based annual fundraising program and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. Key attributes of a successful Assistant Director include: persistent goal orientation; impeccable organization; an ease with managing multiple, coinciding projects; strong communication skills; a facility with technology and software platforms; and a belief in (and the ability to articulate) Bowdoin’s mission and fundraising priorities. Primary responsibilities include: 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. The Assistant Director is sharp, adaptable, and dedicated to Bowdoin and to the development profession. They are a team player who enjoys a fast-paced work environment with ambitious goals and a broad reputation for excellence.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $$66,500- $71,500
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.htmlPaid 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
Education/Skills Requirements | 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; and familiarity with computer systems and software used in development settings (e.g., fundraising reports).
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | A minimum of two years of professional work experience is required. 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.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional work after 5:00 pm or weekends. Travel is required.
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? | Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 01/14/2026
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.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
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