The Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving at the University of Mary Washington is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to identify, cultivate, and secure support for University of Mary Washington initiatives from corporate partners and private foundations. This role will foster and steward relationships that advance the University’s mission, priorities, and fundraising goals. The Director works closely with Advancement colleagues, faculty, administrators, and staff to identify funding opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, manage grant reporting, and oversee corporate sponsorship programs across all units.

Founded in 1908, the University of Mary Washington (UMW), located in Fredericksburg, Va., is one of Virginia’s outstanding public liberal arts universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables our students to make positive changes in the world. The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s top schools by U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” list. UMW ranked in the top 10 public liberal arts colleges and 132 among national liberal arts colleges, public and private.

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000