Assistant Director, Young Guarde Philanthropy at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Number:

FP345W

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Young Guarde Philanthropy

Employment Category:

Full Time Professional

Location:

William & Mary

Department:

610000 University Advancement

Unit Mission Statement:

University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity - human, financial & experiential - by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.


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 Foundation Services LLC, a subsidiary of WMF, with the responsibilities outlined below.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Young Guarde Philanthropy is a key member of the Reunion & Affinity Annual Giving team in the Office of Advancement at William & Mary. Alumni within their first 10 years of graduation enjoy membership in the Young Guarde, an alumni organization which provides cultural, intellectual, professional and social programs specifically designed for recent graduates and sponsors service initiatives that strengthen the bonds between William & Mary alumni and the greater communities in which they live.


Under the supervision of the Director of Reunion & Affinity Annual Giving, the Assistant Director is responsible for program strategy and management, volunteer management, and individual portfolio development and management in support of a comprehensive program for alumni affinity groups, class programs, class reunion campaigns and student and Young Guarde philanthropy. The Assistant Director assists the Director to develop and implement strategic plans to maximize dollars raised through and participation in, William & Mary's volunteer and Young Guarde programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for the management of five or more graduating classes, including one to two reunion classes, as well as overall Young Guarde programming which includes affinity-based, class-based programming and annual giving.


The Assistant Director partners with Advancement and campus partners to coordinate effective recent alumni giving and engagement opportunities; they are charged with program modification for specific classes, volunteer engagement and management, class giving and alumni philanthropy outreach to include key college-wide recent alumni and engagement events, new initiatives and unit support.


The successful Assistant Director of Young Guarde Philanthropy will be a proactive member of the talented and creative Annual Giving team, which includes Reunion & Affinity Annual Giving, Lifetime Annual Giving, Direct Marketing and Digital & Leadership Giving. The Assistant Director will be a champion for diversity and equity and will find innovative ways to incorporate diverse perspectives into all aspects of their work. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the Advancement office in New Town, eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.


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

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical work day/week, including evenings and weekends.


• Must have the flexibility and ability to travel as required.

Essential Designation:

No

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Restricted?:

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

Position Term:

12 month - Continuing

Position Months:

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and or experience.


• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, collaboration, staffing, and programming.


• Experience (typically 2-4 years) working in a fast-paced office environment with an understanding of general office procedures, practices, and prioritization of workflow.


• Understanding of volunteer engagement and its role in fundraising, with respect to confidentiality of information which relates to the donor base.


• A desire to collaborate and lead across multiple teams.


• Analytical, computational, and quantitative skills, with the ability to extract and analyze data, as well as produce reports in a variety of formats.


• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to resolve problems, respond to inquiries, and obtain and disseminate information.


• Administrative and project coordination experience (typically 2-4 years) with the demonstrated ability to plan, manage and track projects through completion.


• Proficiency with a variety of software applications to include web-based applications and MS Office (with strong skills in Word and Excel), to include creating mail-merges and develop spreadsheets with formulas and data links.


• Excellent customer service skills, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies, while exercising tact and diplomacy in all interactions.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently within strict deadlines.


• The ability to develop positive, strategic working relationships among Advancement and campus partners to help in the overall fundraising initiatives of the university.


• Desire to take initiative and develop creative solutions to assist with overall fundraising objectives for the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with database applications and CRM systems.


• Experience working in marketing, volunteer management, and/or fundraising.


• Strong fundraising skills with the ability to identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors or clients, and desire to reach aggressive goals.


• Project management experience.


• Experience working with boards or volunteer committees.

Is the position remote work eligible?:

Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)

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.

Advertised Pay Range:

Up to $55,000, commensurate with experience

Advertised Pay Range Statement:

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range:

U09

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/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Job Open Date:

09/20/2024

Review Begin Date:

10/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

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.

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.

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