Annual Giving & Reunion Lead - Donor Engagement

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Reunion. The role drives annual giving campaigns, manages volunteer committees, and coordinates solicitation strategies to expand Bates Fund participation.

The position emphasizes donor engagement, collaboration with campus partners, and leadership in Reunion activities, with a focus on expanding leadership giving and fostering a culture of philanthropy among alumni.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; driver's license required.
• 2-3 years fundraising or related metrics-driven experience.
• Volunteer management experience preferred.
• Ability to cultivate donor or client relationships.
• Proven track record in education or complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteer-driven campaigns for 10-15 classes, increasing giving and participation to Bates Fund.
• Lead 2-3 Reunion class calls annually and coordinate non-Reunion calls.
• Oversee 2-3 Reunion social committees and boost participation and class pride.
• Develop a pool of 20-40 annual giving leadership prospects and move them through cultivation and solicitation.
• Collaborate with Leadership Gifts, Planned Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Donor Programs to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Donor cultivation

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Driver's license

Job description

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Reunion. The role drives annual giving campaigns, manages volunteer committees, and coordinates solicitation strategies to expand Bates Fund participation.

The position emphasizes donor engagement, collaboration with campus partners, and leadership in Reunion activities, with a focus on expanding leadership giving and fostering a culture of philanthropy among alumni.