Development Associate: Donor Engagement & Operations

William & Mary; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics (CDSP) seeks a Development Associate to support donor stewardship, engagement, and fundraising communications within University Advancement. The role partners with leadership, faculty, donors, and volunteers to advance priority initiatives and ensure effective donor relations.

Hybrid position based in Williamsburg, non-exempt with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong administrative skills with ability to draft and revise documents, order supplies, and coordinate meeting logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interface with diverse stakeholders discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor stewardship and engagement activities to support CDSP fundraising priorities.
• Coordinate donor recognition, gift acknowledgements, impact reports, and recognition materials.
• Draft, proofread, and facilitate donor-facing communications on behalf of development leadership.
• Plan donor visits, stewardship events, and related logistics; manage invitations and registrations.
• Prepare reports and briefing materials, and maintain donor and event records for reporting.

Skills

Administrative support

Donor relations

Scheduling

Communications

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

CRM (Blackbaud)

Job description

William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics (CDSP) seeks a Development Associate to support donor stewardship, engagement, and fundraising communications within University Advancement. The role partners with leadership, faculty, donors, and volunteers to advance priority initiatives and ensure effective donor relations.

Hybrid position based in Williamsburg, non-exempt with overtime eligibility.