Senior Director of Development, Interdisciplinary Initiatives
William & Mary

Position Number:

FP141W

Senior Director of Development, Interdisciplinary Initiatives

Full Time Professional

William & Mary

610000 University Advancement

In University Advancement, we create the conditions for opportunity - human, financial, & experiential - by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

William & Mary Foundation's defining and essential mission is to support the university's people and programs. By seeking private support, and then diligently managing those funds, the W&M Foundation advances and furthers the work of William & Mary's students and faculty -providing vital resources for scholarships, professorships, research and program funding.

Consistent with the university's shared services agreement with the William & Mary Foundation (WMF), this position is assigned 5% effort to support WMF with the responsibilities outlined below.

The Senior Director of Development, Interdisciplinary Initiatives, is a leader on the Development team in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The Senior Director is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of donors and building philanthropic strategies for the donors and prospects in support of priorities for interdisciplinary initiatives that originate from within the provost's office at William & Mary.

The Senior Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Schools & Academic Initiatives and works closely with internal partners in the Office of University Advancement, including other school and unit development professionals, regional gift officers, colleagues on the marketing, communications, events, stewardship, alumni engagement, and annual giving teams, as well as staff and faculty partners on campus.

The Senior Director will lead strategies and initiatives for interdisciplinary programming that originate from within the provost's office, including programming in support of the Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC) and the Global Research Institute (GRI). They will develop an appropriate-sized major gift portfolio of prospects by the end of their second year in the position and will be expected to conduct an appropriate number of $50,000+ asks based on the portfolio. In addition to annual dollars raised, performance goals include number of asks and closes, activity/move measures, as well as the number of prospects identified and qualified for major gift potential.

The Senior Director will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, VA, that offers a flexible work environment.

Review the position description with all job duties under the "Featured Job Opportunities" on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work hours to include evenings and weekends.
• Must have the ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

No

Non-Exempt

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

12 month - Continuing

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, collaboration, staffing and programming.
• Understanding of philanthropy in higher education and the impact it has on the future of higher education.
• Significant experience (typically 4-8 years) managing and developing relationships with constituents, clients, or customers. Examples include outside sales, marketing or public relations, financial planning or wealth management, admissions or enrollment, and membership development, as well as academic fundraising or alumni engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with fluency in using persuasive language to promote visionary opportunities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, independence, and ability to work effectively and successfully with minimal supervision and collaborate while building consensus among colleagues and manage complex priorities and projects concurrently.

• Progressively responsible experience (typically 5+ years) managing and developing relationships with constituents, clients, or customers, in a for profit or nonprofit setting, with the ability to innovate, implement dynamic change, and exceed goals.
• Experience in major gift fundraising in a higher education environment.
• Success in closing $50,000 plus gifts.
• Experience in managing fundraising staff and programs.

Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Up to $125,000, commensurate with experience

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

U15

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

10/15/2024

11/05/2024

Yes

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.