Associate Director Of Athletics Advancement / Assistant AD For Advancement

The Associate Director of Athletics Advancement /Assistant AD for Advancement is a key contributor on the Athletics Development team in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The athletics fundraising team is seated in two offices: University Advancement and William & Mary Athletics and is responsible for the leadership & strategy of private philanthropy to benefit W&M athletics programming.

The Associate Director / Assistant AD reports to the Executive Director of Athletics Advancement / Senior Associate Athletics Director for Advancement and is primarily responsible for philanthropic initiatives aligned with the university's strategic plan in support of athletics priorities, collaborating with colleagues within University Advancement and across campus. The Associate Director will also liaise with the direct marketing team in the Office of University Advancement to develop the W&M Athletics annual giving program.

The Associate Director / Assistant AD 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 Associate Director / Assistant AD will also liaise with the Annual Giving Direct Marketing team to develop a strategy for an annual fundraising plan that will support and advance W&M Athletics.

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.

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