Associate Director of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Build Lifelong Connections. Advance a Mission That Matters.

For more than 100 years Chewonki has helped people develop a deeper connection to the natural world to one another and to themselves. Through programs that challenge inspire and educate Chewonkis mission is to inspire transformative growth teach appreciation and stewardship of the natural world and challenge people to build thriving sustainable communities throughout their lives.

Chewonki is entering an important chapter in its history. Over the past several years the organization has completed a successful multi-year comprehensive campaign that raised more than $25 million in support of strategic priorities campus improvements endowment growth financial aid and long-term sustainability.

Building on that momentum Chewonki is continuing to invest in innovation accessibility and program evolution to ensure its mission remains relevant and impactful for future generations. As the organization navigates this period of transformation philanthropy and community engagement remain central to its success.

The Associate Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement will join a collaborative and experienced team at a time of significant opportunity helping strengthen relationships with alumni families donors and friends while advancing the philanthropic support that sustains Chewonkis future.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement to help strengthen the relationships that sustain Chewonkis mission.

This is a fundraising and engagement role for an experienced relationship builder who is ready to take ownership of Chewonkis Annual Fund manage a portfolio of donors and prospects and help deepen engagement among alumni families donors and friends.

Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement the President program leaders volunteers and trustees the Associate Director will help connect people to the experiences values and community that make Chewonki meaningful while helping to generate the philanthropic support that sustains the organization for future generations.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable meeting with a donor writing an Annual Fund appeal welcoming alumni back to campus and crafting a social media post that celebrates the impact of the Chewonki community.

• Lead Chewonkis Annual Fund program.

• Manage a portfolio of alumni families donors and friends.

• Cultivate solicit and steward annual and major gift prospects.

• Plan and support alumni and donor engagement opportunities including Homecoming reunions volunteer activities and regional gatherings.

• Create and coordinate donor alumni and Annual Fund communications across email direct mail social media and digital platforms to support engagement stewardship and fundraising goals.

• Partner with colleagues across the organization to strengthen constituent engagement and philanthropic support.

In your first year you will take leadership of Chewonkis Annual Fund build relationships with key alumni and donor constituencies manage a portfolio of donors and prospects support engagement activities including Homecoming and regional events and help strengthen the culture of philanthropy that sustains Chewonkis mission.

The strongest candidates will bring demonstrated fundraising experience and a genuine interest in building long-term relationships with alumni families donors and friends.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to lead an Annual Fund program manage a donor portfolio and play an active role in cultivating soliciting and stewarding philanthropic support.

• Experience creating compelling donor alumni or constituent communications across multiple channels.

• Confidence managing donor relationships and participating in donor cultivation solicitation and stewardship.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience using email marketing platforms social media and digital communication tools to engage supporters and advance fundraising goals.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

• Curiosity initiative sound judgment and a sense of humor.

• A commitment to Chewonkis mission and values.

Preferred experience includes:

• Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms

• Social media content creation and scheduling

• Salesforce or other constituent relationship management (CRM) systems

• Writing for fundraising alumni relations stewardship or nonprofit communications

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 21 years old

• Must pass a criminal background check including motor vehicle record

• Valid Drivers License approved by Chewonkis insurance carrier

Full-time year-round position
Location:Hybrid schedule with regular presence on the Chewonki campus in Wiscasset Maine
Reports to:the Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Starting Salary:$58656/Annually

Competitive Benefits packageincluding health dental vision and life insurance paid time off 403(b) retirement plan professional development support and meals while on campus

Chewonki alumni and former staff who bring relevant fundraising advancement or relationship-management experience are encouraged to apply.

If you are excited about helping people stay connected to a community that has shaped generations of lives we encourage you to apply.