Bowdoin College
Assistant Director of Stewardship
🇺🇸
Brunswick, ME
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Full-Time
💰
$61K - $65K
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Other
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March 17th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Bowdoin College is hiring an Assistant Director of Stewardship. This role manages donor relations by providing communications, reports, and recognition, while coordinating and supporting stewardship events and collaborating with various campus divisions. The position also involves supporting front line fundraisers, strategic planning, and special projects to enhance donor engagement and fundraising success.
Highlights
- Manage and support stewardship events such as lectureship, cultivation, building dedications, and recognition events
- Draft, edit, and provide communications and reports to donors on endowed funds and contributions
- Support front line fundraisers by providing donor information and event staffing
- Collaborate with multiple campus divisions including Academic Affairs, Office of the President, Student Affairs, CXD, Museum of Art, and others
- Use Microsoft Suite and databases proficiently for communications and reporting
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of professional experience, preferably in donor relations, fundraising, event planning, or related nonprofit work
- Salary range: $60,500 - $64,500
- Full-time, exempt position with administrative hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some travel required
- Offers a variety of benefits including medical, vision, dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and access to campus facilities
- Employment subject to background checks and requires strong writing, proofreading, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Assistant Director of Stewardship Full Description
Assistant Director of Stewardship
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 Stewardship
Posting Number | S01519JP
Department | Stewardship
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Stewardship is a key member of the Stewardship team, performing tasks that strengthen the relationship between donors and the College by informing, thanking, and recognizing donors for their contributions. Specifically, the Assistant Director is both an effective communicator who provides reports, information, and communications to donors about their endowed funds and other contributions, and a detail-oriented project manager, who assists with the coordination and management of events involving, related to, or endowed by donors. In some cases, the Assistant Director takes the lead on individual reporting and event projects. The Assistant Director’s work involves collaboration with other divisions on campus, including the Office of Academic Affairs, individual academic departments, the Office of the President, Student Affairs, CXD, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, and Events and Summer Programs. This role also provides information and support to front line fundraisers, is involved in strategic planning, and participates in special projects, all in service to sustaining and deepening donors’ relationships to the College and enhancing fundraising success.
Essential functions: Management and Support for Events. Provides support for Stewardship events, including lectureship events, cultivation events, building dedications, and recognition events. Reporting, writing and editing projects. Drafts, edits, or provides drafting and editing support for reports and other communications to donors, including endowed fund impact reports, scholarship fund reports with student profiles, and endowed fund financial reports. Support for Front Line Fundraisers and Programs. Provide donor-related information and provide event staffing support.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60,500 – $64,500
BENEFITS AND PERKSA 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 | Bachelor’s degree required.Strong and proven ability to write and to proofread, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to precise deadlines with extensive attentiveness to detail; exceptional interpersonal skills and proficiency with computers, Microsoft Suite and databases.
Looking for a teammate that is collegial, kind and has a sense of humor.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | 1-2 years experience in a professional setting required.
No prior experience in fundraising is required, but the following is preferred: One or more years of donor relations, development/fund-raising Event planning, or related experience Experience with development databases Fundraising reports, and event management Experience in a liberal arts college setting or other nonprofit setting Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | Standard administrative hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an exempt level, full-time position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position.
Some travel 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? | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 03/13/2026
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 | S01519JP
Department | Stewardship
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Stewardship is a key member of the Stewardship team, performing tasks that strengthen the relationship between donors and the College by informing, thanking, and recognizing donors for their contributions. Specifically, the Assistant Director is both an effective communicator who provides reports, information, and communications to donors about their endowed funds and other contributions, and a detail-oriented project manager, who assists with the coordination and management of events involving, related to, or endowed by donors. In some cases, the Assistant Director takes the lead on individual reporting and event projects. The Assistant Director’s work involves collaboration with other divisions on campus, including the Office of Academic Affairs, individual academic departments, the Office of the President, Student Affairs, CXD, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, and Events and Summer Programs. This role also provides information and support to front line fundraisers, is involved in strategic planning, and participates in special projects, all in service to sustaining and deepening donors’ relationships to the College and enhancing fundraising success.
Essential functions: Management and Support for Events. Provides support for Stewardship events, including lectureship events, cultivation events, building dedications, and recognition events. Reporting, writing and editing projects. Drafts, edits, or provides drafting and editing support for reports and other communications to donors, including endowed fund impact reports, scholarship fund reports with student profiles, and endowed fund financial reports. Support for Front Line Fundraisers and Programs. Provide donor-related information and provide event staffing support.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60,500 – $64,500
BENEFITS AND PERKSA 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 | Bachelor’s degree required.Strong and proven ability to write and to proofread, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to precise deadlines with extensive attentiveness to detail; exceptional interpersonal skills and proficiency with computers, Microsoft Suite and databases.
Looking for a teammate that is collegial, kind and has a sense of humor.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | 1-2 years experience in a professional setting required.
No prior experience in fundraising is required, but the following is preferred: One or more years of donor relations, development/fund-raising Event planning, or related experience Experience with development databases Fundraising reports, and event management Experience in a liberal arts college setting or other nonprofit setting Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | Standard administrative hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an exempt level, full-time position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position.
Some travel 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? | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 03/13/2026
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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- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- MANP
- Maine Job Link
- LiveandWorkinMaine.com
- Employee Referral
- Bowdoin College Website
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- If you answered Employee Referral or Other, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
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
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
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
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
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