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William & Mary

Director, Principal Gifts Program Operations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Williamsburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $90K - $100K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

William & Mary is hiring a Director, Principal Gifts Program Operations. The role involves leading operational project management for philanthropic commitments of $5 million or more, collaborating with internal teams and senior leadership to drive donor engagement and advance principal gift-level strategies. The Director manages the principal gifts pipeline, ensuring resources and information support transformational university commitments.

Highlights
  • Lead operational project management on the Principal Gifts team in the Office of University Advancement.
  • Coordinate and advance philanthropic commitments of $5 million or more.
  • Collaborate as a strategic partner with university advancement colleagues and senior leadership.
  • Manage donor research, engagement strategies, and principal gift pipeline progression.
  • Required skills include strong communication, project management, stakeholder collaboration, and critical thinking.
  • Preferred experience working with high-net-worth individuals and knowledge of fundraising principles.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4-8 years in nonprofit fundraising or related fields.
  • Salary range is $90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Position involves some travel and may require work beyond standard hours including evenings and weekends.
  • Position is hybrid with some remote work allowed, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts & Gift Planning.