The Director of Principal Gifts Program Operations is a leader on the Principal Gifts team in the Office of University Advancement (OUA) at William & Mary, serving as the primary operational project manager and as an internal partner in coordinating and advancing philanthropic commitments of $5 million+. The Principal Gifts team is dedicated to nurturing the University’s most significant donor relationships and facilitating high-level donor engagement and stewardship activities.

The Director of Principal Gifts Program Operations reports to the Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts & Gift Planning and works as a strategic and innovative thought partner with internal OUA colleagues — the Prospect Development, Donor Relations & Stewardship, University Marketing & Communications, Campaign and fundraising teams — as well as the office of the Senior Vice President for University Advancement and the Office of the President. The Director’s duties include strategy and leadership as well as program management and oversight to ensure all involved have the right information and resources to facilitate transformational commitments to the university. The Director is responsible for moving gifts and prospects through the principal gifts pipeline using goal-oriented outcomes and focusing on programmatic best practices as the central organizer for principal gift-level donor research, engagement and donor pipeline strategies.

The Director of Principal Gifts Program Operations will help 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 and download the detailed position description under “Featured Job Opportunities” on the University Advancement recruitment website: