Major Gifts Officer — Build Donor Relationships

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); Híbrido; USD 108.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan – 401(a) and 403(b)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off: 20 days vacation, 12 S/

Parental leave

Campus facilities access (gym/pool)

Donor relationship development

Excellent writing and speaking skills

Descripción de la vacante

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine seeks a Leadership Gifts Officer to secure major gifts and cultivate donor relationships. You will manage a personal caseload, prepare solicitation materials, and coordinate visits with college leadership and volunteers to advance fundraising goals.

The role emphasizes strategic donor engagement, collaboration across development and alumni relations, and travel up to 40% with a strong emphasis on integrity and mission alignment.

Formación

• Five or more years of successful fundraising experience, with leadership gifts preferred.
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate mission.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities; manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure $100,000+ gifts.
• Prepare reports, briefings, proposals and related solicitation documents.
• Schedule visits with senior leaders and campus volunteers when appropriate.
• Build long-term donor relationships and collaborate with campus offices.

Conocimientos

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Writing

Public speaking

Organization

Analytical skills

Microsoft 365

Google Suite

Raiser's Edge

Travel willingness

Herramientas

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft 365

Google Suite

Descripción del empleo

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine seeks a Leadership Gifts Officer to secure major gifts and cultivate donor relationships. You will manage a personal caseload, prepare solicitation materials, and coordinate visits with college leadership and volunteers to advance fundraising goals.

The role emphasizes strategic donor engagement, collaboration across development and alumni relations, and travel up to 40% with a strong emphasis on integrity and mission alignment.