Departments & Department Leadership

Senior Vice President for University Advancement / CEO of the William & Mary Foundation

The senior vice president for University Advancement oversees all William & Mary efforts related to alumni engagement, private fundraising and philanthropic outreach — including diversity, inclusion and belonging programs and projects — marketing and alumni & donor communications, as well as career development and professional engagement. This includes working closely with the president, provost, vice presidents, deans and other campus leaders to determine priorities and to create a lasting, robust culture of engagement and philanthropy for the greater William & Mary community. The vice president also serves as the CEO of the William & Mary Foundation.

Associate Vice President for Advancement Services & Innovation / CFO of the William & Mary Foundation

The associate vice president for advancement services and innovation is responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of the central business operations for University Advancement. The position is responsible for overseeing University Advancement’s budget and risk/emergency/security protocols and manages relationships with key partners across the university such as the Offices of Finance and Administration, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Areas that report to this position include: 

  • Gift and Records Administration
  • Advancement Information Services
  • Pipeline and Prospect Development
  • Finance & Administration 
  • Talent Engagement 

The associate vice president also serves as the CFO of the William & Mary Foundation.

Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement / CEO of the William & Mary Alumni Association

The associate vice president for alumni engagement and chief executive officer of the William & Mary Alumni Association is the leader of the university’s overall alumni engagement efforts and ensures that all alumni of William & Mary are engaged, involved, represented and encouraged to be active with, informed about, and supportive of the activities of the university. The position is responsible for strengthening the lifelong ties our alumni have to alma mater and to one another, and oversees all alumni-related university initiatives. This position is a member of the president’s cabinet. Areas that report to this position include:

  • Business Development for the WMAA  
  • Career, Affinity & Regional Engagement 
  • Engagement & Inclusion Initiatives 
  • Signature Programs 

Associate Vice President for Annual Giving & Philanthropic Engagement / Chief Annual Giving Officer

The annual giving and philanthropic engagement team is responsible for direct marketing solicitation efforts for the university, including the Fund for William & Mary and other impact funds that provide sources of unrestricted money to be used for the university’s most pressing needs. Class and affinity giving is a significant portion of the team’s focus, which includes the management of nearly 1,000 volunteers and ambassadors working toward increasing alumni participation rates. Other areas of emphasis are student and Young Guarde philanthropy, digital giving and other multi-channel approaches. Areas that report to this position include: 

  • Annual Giving & Philanthropic Engagement 
  • Direct Marketing 
  • Leadership & Digital Annual Giving
  • Lifetime Annual Giving
    • Student Philanthropy
    • Young Guarde Philanthropy  
  • Reunion & Affinity Annual Giving

Associate Vice President for Career Development & Professional Engagement / Chief Career Officer

The chief career officer and associate vice president for career development and professional engagement is responsible for managing career development for William & Mary. This position sets the strategic vision for and has oversight over the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team. The work of this position also includes optimizing efforts to connect students with alumni and key partners to help graduates reach their full professional aspirations. Areas that report to this position include:  

  • Employer Engagement Programming
  • Assessment & Graduate Student Professional Development 
  • Career Engagement 
  • Industry Advising: STEAM 

Associate Vice President for Development / Chief Development Officer

The chief development officer and associate vice president for development is responsible for oversight and management of central advancement fundraising programs. In coordination with the provost, vice presidents, vice provosts and deans, the position also provides guidance to advancement constituent programs across the university. Areas that report to this position include: 

  • Development Operations & Campaign Planning  
  • Campus Initiatives 
    • Alumni Association  
    • Athletics  
    • Corporate & Foundation Relations 
    • Muscarelle Museum of Art  
    • Parent & Family Giving and Student Affairs 
    • Regional & International Advancement  
    • Scholarships 
  • Schools and Academic Initiatives 
    • Arts & Sciences 
    • Provost’s Strategic Initiatives  
      • Omohundro Institute 
      • Institute for Integrative Conservation 
      • Reves Center for International Studies 
      • Global Research Institute, and International Initiatives 
    • Raymond A. Mason School of Business  
    • Reves Center and International Initiatives  
    • School of Education  
    • School of Law 
    • Student Affairs 
    • University Libraries  
    • Virginia Institute of Marine Science / School of Marine Science 
  • Principal Gifts & Gift Planning 
    • Gift Planning 
    • Principal Gifts & Foundation Operations 
    • Scholarships & Special Projects 
    • University Recording Secretary
  • Stewardship

Associate Vice President for University Marketing / Chief Marketing Officer

The chief marketing officer and associate vice president for university marketing is responsible for all William & Mary efforts to develop and execute marketing programs and campaigns that increase brand identity, perception and awareness across three core areas: enrollment, advancement and institutional reputation. The position plays a leading role in attracting and retaining students of the highest caliber and advancing William & Mary’s distinctive excellence, raising its profile worldwide and securing its financial foundation. The CMO jointly reports to the vice president for university advancement and the vice president for strategic initiatives and public affairs and is a member of the president’s cabinet. Areas that report to this position include: 

  • Design  
  • Digital Marketing 
  • Marketing and Branding  
  • Multimedia 
  • Project Management  
  • Strategic Communications 
  • Strategic Events

Senior Associate Vice President for Communications and Chief Communications Officer

The chief communications officer and senior associate vice president for communications is the university's primary spokesperson and responsible for overseeing university-wide media relations and public relations programs, William & Mary News, national news outreach, the university web, social media, visual identity and online and print publications.

This position is a member of the President's cabinet and serves as the university's senior communications strategist. Areas that report to this position include:

  • University Content & Strategy
  • University Media Relations
  • University Web & Design