Senior Director of Regional Advancement - DC Metro
Full Time
Williamsburg, VA 23187
$145,000 - $150,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Information
Present Position Number
FP754W
Role Code Title
Prof/Lecturer/11-12Mth
Position Title
Senior Director of Regional Advancement - DC Metro
Unit Mission Statement
Through our efforts to build a robust and inclusive culture of engagement and philanthropy, University Advancement strengthens connections between William & Mary and our vibrant community to ensure that the university and its people thrive for all time coming. By fostering lifelong relationships and creating meaningful opportunities, the team enriches the quality of the William & Mary experience and propels the university forward to address the most pressing needs of our time.
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.
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.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Regional Advancement, DC Metro is a leader on the regional fundraising team in the Office of Advancement at William & Mary. The Senior Director shall drive all fundraising activity on behalf of William & Mary in the region, comprising the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia, to ensure strong area-wide pipeline development from discovery to solicitation to gift closing. The Senior Director will interact closely with William & Mary Foundation Trustees and other volunteer board and advisory council members in the region and will also be responsible for developing thorough and comprehensive briefings for the President, Vice President for University Advancement, Associate Vice President for Development, and other university and development leaders.
As the DC Metro market leader, the Senior Director is responsible for soliciting gifts ranging from $100,000 to $5 million+ for fundraising needs university wide, with a focus on gifts at the higher end of the range. The Senior Director will work closely with alumni engagement regional team members assigned to the market to drive strategic engagement activities to foster ties between our alumni and the university. The Senior Director is responsible for communicating key messages and priorities while coordinating activity with leading academic campus partners. The Senior Director leads the building of a cohesive network of volunteers who are willing to articulate their personal support of William & Mary and the Campaign, in active engagement with fellow alumni and friends of the university.
One of the university’s core values is belonging, and the Senior Director will help foster a community that embraces diverse people and perspectives. The successful Senior Director will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic regional team as William & Mary builds on its success through its strategic plan, Vision 2026, and continues planning for its next campaign. This position will be based out of the northern Virginia/DC metro region with flexible office space located in the W&M Washington Center on Capitol Hill.
Please review the full 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
Please review the full 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
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Significant and progressively responsible experience in academic fundraising or a related field. (typically, 7-10 years).
- Proven ability to identify, qualify and cultivate prospective major gift donors.
- Expertise in drafting and executing creative individual and region-wide donor and prospect strategies to solicit and secure significant private gifts.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills that demonstrate fluency using persuasive language to promote visionary gift opportunities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects concurrently.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, collaboration, staffing and programming.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant and progressively responsible experience in academic fundraising (typically, 7+ years).
- Management experience with proven leadership and management skills (typically, 5+ years).
- Previous experience leading a regional or constituency unit fundraising team.
- A affinity for William & Mary, its mission, history and unique focus on undergraduate research and a liberal arts education.
Advertised Pay Range
$145,000 – $150,000 Commensurate with experience
Department
610000 VP University Advancement Office
Location
William & Mary
Is the position remote work eligible?
Full-time (works remotely full-time and has no assigned university office)
Remote Work Disclaimer
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.
Job Open Date
03/16/2023
Review Begin Date
04/15/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Employment Category
Full Time Professional
FLSA
Exempt
Position Term
12 Month - Continuing
Special Application Instructions
Conditions of Employment
- Must have the ability to travel extensively and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- This position will be based out of the northern Virginia/DC metro region with flexible office space located in the W&M Washington Center on Capitol Hill.
EEO Statement
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.
Background Check Statement
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.
Benefits Summary Statement
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/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php
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/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php
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