Donor Relations & Stewardship Lead

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contribution with match

Vacation days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to design and manage donor experiences and a suite of in-person and virtual touchpoints that showcase Bates’ gratitude and the impact of philanthropy on campus.

You will plan virtual events, coordinate with the Advancement Events team for in-person gatherings, and support stewardship communications and donor recognition across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in project management is preferred.
• Understanding of database systems, business office software, and reporting software preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute virtual events and in-person donor events.
• Collaborate with Advancement Events to execute ceremonies and receptions.
• Coordinate inauguration delegates and special donor experiences.
• Refine stewardship communications templates and editing.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of plaques and recognition spaces.
• Oversee wide-scale mailings such as holiday cards and donor gifts.
• Support stewardship communications such as End of Year reports and impact stories.
• Distribute Bates news to frontline fundraisers for outreach.
• Develop knowledge of Bates history, programs, and administration.
• Maintain understanding of college priorities and initiatives.
• Participate in professional training to increase expertise.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data management basics

Job description

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to design and manage donor experiences and a suite of in-person and virtual touchpoints that showcase Bates’ gratitude and the impact of philanthropy on campus.

You will plan virtual events, coordinate with the Advancement Events team for in-person gatherings, and support stewardship communications and donor recognition across campus.