Associate Director, Donor Recognition and Giving Societies

Associate Director, Donor Recognition and Giving Societies
William & Mary - University Advancement
Williamsburg, Virginia (Hybrid)

Salary: $50,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

The Associate Director, Donor Recognition, is an integral member of the donor relations team in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The associate director will expand, elevate and ensure excellence in the execution of donor recognition, appreciation and engagement programs, communications and special events across William & Mary.

Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations for Principal Gifts, the Associate Director is responsible for the delivery of William & Mary's engagement programs related to its donor giving societies, including development and management of communications, year-end stewardship campaigns, and special events including the Charter Day dinner, annual giving societies celebrations, and James Blair Society induction ceremony.

The Associate Director will also serve as the team's primary manager for donor recognition and naming programs, and will manage procurement of plaques and special commemorative gifts for major and principal gift-level donors.

Key Responsibilities:
- 60% Donor Recognition Events & Celebrations
- 20% Donor Recognition and Naming Programs
- 20% Donor Communications and Outreach

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
- Significant and progressively responsible professional experience directly related to the duties of this role
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office with strong skills in Word and Excel
- Demonstrated excellent administrative, oral and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of databases and CRM platforms
- Strong project coordination skills
- Knowledge of event coordination

Preferred Qualifications:
- Exceptional experience in customer and/or donor relations
- Experience in higher education or fundraising environment
- Knowledge of best practices in stewardship and donor relations

Full-time, benefited position. This position may require evenings and weekends.