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William & Mary

Director of Development - Arts & Sciences

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Williamsburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $90K - $100K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

William & Mary is hiring a Director of Development - Arts & Sciences. The Director manages a portfolio of donors and builds philanthropic strategies to support the College of Arts & Sciences' priorities, working closely with university advancement teams and campus partners to meet fundraising goals, including securing major gifts of $50,000 or more.

Highlights
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects for the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • Build philanthropic strategies in collaboration with internal advancement teams and campus partners.
  • Expected to conduct a significant number of $50,000 donation requests and achieve annual fundraising targets.
  • Requires the ability to travel extensively and occasionally work evenings and weekends.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.
  • Minimum of five years managing and developing constituent relationships in fundraising, sales, marketing, or similar fields.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with persuasive ability.
  • Preferred experience includes major gift fundraising in higher education and progressive responsibility in relationship management.
  • Position offers a hybrid work environment.
  • Salary range: $90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.