Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Reunion

Bates College•Lewiston, ME

9d•$54,359 - $67,949

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Reunion is a key member of the Annual Giving team and manages annual fundraising campaigns for Reunion and non-Reunion classes. The role oversees volunteer committees, supports campaign communications and solicitation strategies, and solicits annual leadership-giving prospects in person, via Zoom, by phone, or through other appropriate methods. The position manages campaigns for 10–15 classes, including Reunion Gift Committees for 1–2 Reunion classes, and oversees 2–3 Reunion social committees. It also manages a pool of 20–40 annual-giving leadership prospects, coordinating cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in partnership with Bates Fund leadership and, as appropriate, the Research team. The Assistant Director may also lead projects supporting annual-giving growth and broader advancement-team goals, collaborating with colleagues across Leadership Gifts, Planned Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Donor Programs. Bates College offers a supportive, collegial environment. The position requires willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules.

Requirements

A valid driver's license is required.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate donor or client relationships.
Demonstrated track record of progressive achievement in a fundraising or related metrics-driven environment.
Commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a culturally and educationally diverse community.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized manner with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships.
Flexibility, collaboration, and a positive attitude.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including ability to convey complex issues and lead group discussions.
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, ability to synthesize complex or diverse information, and experience working with complex data sets.
Ability to remain composed and friendly, demonstrate poise under stress, and work in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules.
Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
2–3 years of experience working in education or an organization of comparable complexity and scale preferred.
Volunteer management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage volunteer-driven fundraising campaigns for 10–15 classes, including Reunion Gift Committees for 1–2 Reunion classes.
Recruit lead volunteers and develop achievable goals designed to increase giving and participation, primarily to the Bates Fund.
Coordinate and lead 2–3 conference calls per Reunion class per year, lead non-Reunion class calls as needed, provide volunteer updates, review committee activity and results, and steward and thank fundraising volunteers.
Oversee 2–3 Reunion social committees, recruit lead volunteers, and set goals to increase participation and class pride.
Manage a pool of 20–40 assigned annual-giving leadership prospects to increase Bates Fund giving from Mount David Society members and Reunion classes.
Work with Bates Fund leadership and, when appropriate, the Research team to support prospect discovery and establish yearly personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship schedules.
Solicit assigned annual-giving leadership prospects in person, via Zoom or phone, or through other appropriate methods; refer prospects to the managed prospect pool as appropriate.
Take on projects supporting annual-giving growth or broader advancement-team goals, potentially including designated annual-giving initiatives, special events, alumni engagement, and cross-departmental collaborations.
Collaborate with colleagues in Leadership Gifts, Planned Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Donor Programs to develop effective donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship approaches, particularly for donors entering their Reunion year.