Developing and stewarding a personal caseload of prospects and
establishing long-term donor relationships with the College.
Preparing reports, briefings materials, correspondence,
proposals, and related documents for solicitation of major gift
prospects.
Scheduling visits for the president, deans, faculty, volunteers
and accompanying them when appropriate.
Understanding the culture of a small, highly selective liberal
arts college and effectively articulating the College's mission to
alumni, parents, and friends.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $107,500 -
120,500.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Education/Skills Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required.
- Ability to cultivate and build superior relationships with high
end donors for purposes of identification, cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship of gifts to the college.
- Excellent writing and speaking skills are necessary.
- Strong organizational skills and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with computer systems and the willingness to use
those systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working
both independently and as a member of a team.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
- 5+ years of successful fund-raising or related experience
required with a strong preference for experience in leadership gift
work.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Google Suite, and fundraising
database systems such as Raisers Edge.
- Frequent coordination with other offices of development and
college relations.
- The ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time. A
valid Driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of
the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy required.
- Absolute confidentiality, professionalism and discretion
required.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of Bowdoin College.
- An understanding and a belief that fund-raising is a team
sport.
- Willingness and ability to be on campus for weekend and evening
events throughout the year.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting
to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours:
Administrative hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
often with work after 5:00 pm or weekends. This is an exempt
position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily
complete job requirements. Frequent travel required.
This position is hybrid-eligible for qualified candidates residing
in Maine, after completing an adaptation period.
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
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay Type: Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements: Administrative Staff
+ Credit
Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this
job?:
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?:
No
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Applications Accepted Until:
Open Until Filled: No
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.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9868791"">https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/18448
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