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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Development Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Campaigns
Posting Number: S01603JP
Department: Development Administration
Job Summary
In partnership with Lindauer, Bowdoin College is seeking a Development Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Campaigns for its extraordinary Development and Alumni Relations team.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, this leader will serve as a strategic advisor, operational partner, and connective force for a division of nearly 60 professionals. They will be responsible for leading campaign management for Bowdoin’s upcoming comprehensive campaign as well as future institutional priorities.
The successful candidate will bring significant fundraising and campaign experience, strong judgment, and the ability to build trust and create clarity in a complex, fast-moving environment. Bowdoin offers an experienced advancement leader the opportunity to build the structures and partnerships that will turn ambitious institutional priorities into lasting impact.
The salary range for this position is $240,000–$260,000 annually.
Education/Skills Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex multi-year projects.
- Experience with comprehensive campaigns, including silent phase strategy, case development, and volunteer management.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Minimum 10 years of fundraising experience with increasingly significant responsibilities in major gifts, development operations, campaign management, strategic planning, and team leadership, ideally in higher education or a complex nonprofit.
Standard Work Days and Hours
Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. Exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category: Full Time Year Round
FTE: 1.00
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay Type: Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements: Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled: No
Type of Posting: Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Title: Development Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Campaigns
Posting Number: S01603JP
Department: Development Administration
Job Summary
In partnership with Lindauer, Bowdoin College is seeking a Development Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Campaigns for its extraordinary Development and Alumni Relations team.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, this leader will serve as a strategic advisor, operational partner, and connective force for a division of nearly 60 professionals. They will be responsible for leading campaign management for Bowdoin’s upcoming comprehensive campaign as well as future institutional priorities.
The successful candidate will bring significant fundraising and campaign experience, strong judgment, and the ability to build trust and create clarity in a complex, fast-moving environment. Bowdoin offers an experienced advancement leader the opportunity to build the structures and partnerships that will turn ambitious institutional priorities into lasting impact.
The salary range for this position is $240,000–$260,000 annually.
Education/Skills Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex multi-year projects.
- Experience with comprehensive campaigns, including silent phase strategy, case development, and volunteer management.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Minimum 10 years of fundraising experience with increasingly significant responsibilities in major gifts, development operations, campaign management, strategic planning, and team leadership, ideally in higher education or a complex nonprofit.
Standard Work Days and Hours
Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. Exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category: Full Time Year Round
FTE: 1.00
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay Type: Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements: Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled: No
Type of Posting: Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Executive Director Of Development
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align directly with Executive Director of Development duties. A business, public administration, or nonprofit management degree maps cleanly. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation early.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Executive Director of Development roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Employers who have filed LCAs for this title before are far more likely to move quickly through the H-1B process than those sponsoring for the first time.
Prioritize cap-exempt institutional employers
Universities, hospital systems, and nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Targeting these institutions lets you bypass the annual lottery entirely and file at any time of year.
Request prevailing wage documentation before negotiating
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-2033 before your offer discussion so you understand the wage floor your employer is already bound to meet.
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes whether Executive Director of Development truly requires a specialized degree. Document how your fundraising strategy, major gift programs, or capital campaign work required specific academic training, not just experience. This strengthens your petition against a specialty occupation challenge.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer terms
Development leadership roles often have defined start dates tied to fiscal calendars or campaign launches. Ask your employer to elect USCIS premium processing so your I-129 adjudication completes within 15 business days rather than several months.
H-1B Visa Executive Director Of Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Executive Director of Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nonprofit management, business administration, or communications. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, such as major gift fundraising, board relations, and campaign management, necessitate that specialized academic background. Roles where any degree suffices can face RFEs on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Higher education institutions, large hospital foundations, and national nonprofit organizations file the most LCAs for Executive Director of Development positions. Universities and their affiliated foundations are especially useful targets because they are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can file outside the annual lottery window. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which organizations have active LCA filing history for this title.
How does the H-1B annual cap affect my job search for this position?
If you're targeting for-profit employers or non-cap-exempt organizations, your petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 visas. Registrations open each March for an October 1 start. Cap-exempt employers, including most universities and affiliated nonprofits, can file year-round. Planning your search around employer type and the lottery calendar significantly affects your timeline.
Can my employer start the H-1B process before I leave my current role?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your new petition has been pending for 180 days, provided your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Executive Director of Development positions, the role should map to a related SOC code. Your status remains valid while the transfer petition is pending, so you're not required to stop working during the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is a nonprofit and loses funding?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid nonimmigrant status, or depart the country. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before or upon your start date. Development leadership roles at well-capitalized institutions carry less funding risk, which is one reason to review an employer's financial stability before accepting a sponsored offer.