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William & Mary

Director of Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Williamsburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $100K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 22nd, 2025

CRM Raiser’s Edge Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

William & Mary is hiring a Director of Development to lead donor portfolio management and philanthropic strategy for the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The director will collaborate with university advancement teams, cultivate major gift prospects, and meet fundraising performance goals while fostering an inclusive environment.

Highlights
  • Manage and develop a portfolio of major gift prospects, targeting $50,000+ donations.
  • Collaborate with internal advancement partners including marketing, communications, events, stewardship, alumni engagement, and annual giving teams.
  • Build philanthropic strategies that align with the school's priorities.
  • Utilize CRM and donor management systems like Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce for relationship development.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, philanthropic understanding in higher education, and experience in managing constituent relationships.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, knowledge of fundraising best practices, strategic thinking, and proven major gift fundraising experience in higher education.
  • Up to $100,000 salary, commensurate with experience, classified under university salary range U14.
  • Position requires extensive travel and the ability to work additional hours including evenings and weekends.
  • Position reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and VIMS Foundation.
  • Offers hybrid work flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, professional development, and wellness resources.