Leadership Gifts Officer Posting Number S01327JP Department Leadership Gifts Job Summary Through their work securing major gifts and forging relationships, The Leadership GiftOfficer will have the ability to significantly impact the College’s principal commitments,including access and opportunity for all deserving students, a life-changing academic experience and support for career exploration leveraging the Bowdoin network as students become graduates.This position is one of eight leadership gift officers tasked with building relationships and raising major gifts from individuals connected to Bowdoin College. Bowdoin has just completed a five year comprehensive campaign on June 30, 2024 that raised $543 million toward a $500 million goal, for financial aid, academic programs and internships.Responsibilities include identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors from within the alumni, parent, and friends communities; maximizing capital and annual gifts to the College; establishing long-term relationships with major donors; working in collaboration with other offices in development and alumni relations, and across campus, to meet the college’s fund-raising objectives. Specific regional territory assignments remain under consideration and will be shared with finalists as part of the search process.Education/Skills Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 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.
Frequent coordination with other offices of development and college relations.
Excellent writing and speaking skills are necessary.
The ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time is required.
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.
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.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
5+ years of development/fund-raising or related experience required with a strong preference for experience in leadership gift work.
A valid Driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorilycomplete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00pm, often with work after 5:00 pm or weekends. Frequent travel required.Benefits and Pay:
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $103,500 – 112,500.
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off Paid parental leave.
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
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 Academic Year FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Salaried Background Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + MVR 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 08/19/2024 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. Supplemental Questions
