Unit Mission Statement

The mission of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of 

Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to 

the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory 

service. The Batten School & VIMS make seminal advances in understanding coastal and marine systems 

through research and discovery, translate research findings into practical solutions to complex 

issues of societal importance, and provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem 

solvers, and managers with an education of unsurpassed quality.

The mission of the Advancement Office at The Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences & VIMS is 

to oversee all fundraising efforts for its benefit.

Position Summary

The Director of Development is an essential member of the William and Mary’s Batten School’s 

Development team. The Director is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of donors and 

building philanthropic strategies for donors and prospects who support the school’s priorities.

The Director reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and VIMS Foundation at the Batten 

School & VIMS. They work closely with internal partners in the Office of University Advancement, 

including other school and unit development professionals, regional gift officers, colleagues on 

the marketing, communications, events, stewardship, alumni engagement, and annual giving teams, and 

staff and faculty partners on campus.

The Director will 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, and the number of prospects identified and 

qualified for major gift potential.

The Director will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. 

This position will be located in the VIMS Advancement office near historic Yorktown, VA on our 

scenic Gloucester Point campus and offers a flexible work environment.

Review the full position description with all job duties under the “Featured Job Opportunities” on 

the University Advancement recruitment website: Open Positions | University Advancement - William & Mary 

Apply here: https://williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM/details/Director-of-Development--Batten-School---VIMS_JR101244