Director of Development – Global Research Institute
- Employer
- William & Mary University Advancement
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Salary
- Up to 90,000, commensurate with experience
- Posted Date
- Jan 27, 2025
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- Position Type
- Fundraising
- Fields
- Community Foundations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Director of Development for the Global Research Institute serves as the lead fundraiser for the Global Research Institute within the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The Director develops fundraising strategy and leads the execution of efforts to raise support for the Global Research Institute and the Director’s priorities.
The Director of Development reports jointly to the Assistant Vice President for Development for Schools and Academic Initiatives and to the Director of Partnerships and Communications at GRI and works closely with internal partners in Advancement, including regional, central, and unit development professionals.
The Director’s primary duties include implementing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Institute to acquire, retain, reactivate, and upgrade donors in line with best practices of University Advancement. The Director is expected to 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 the number of asks and closes, activity/move measures as well as the number of prospects identified and qualified for major gift potential.
The Director of Development is also responsible for the management and support of the development efforts of the GRI Advisory Board. This includes planning the development component of the board meetings, working with GRI senior volunteer leadership to maximize philanthropy, and managing working groups and subcommittees for specific fundraising initiatives.
The successful candidate will be an innovative leader who will foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, Virginia, that offers a flexible work environment.
Review the position description with all job duties under on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php
Company
The Office of University Advancement William & Mary is an amazing place to work. Your experience on this great team will be framed by our focus on belonging and excellence, two of our university values — we strive for excellence in everything we do and we look out for each other as a team.
- Website
- https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/
- Telephone
- 3013570504
- Location
-
5300 Discovery Park Boulevard
Williamsburg
VA
23188
United States
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