William M. Williams Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana

Leader of the Development team responsible for advancing the school’s mission through relationship-building and the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of capital campaign, major, annual, and planned giving prospects and donorsInherited a capital campaign and closed it by exceeding the final-year goal by 23% and exceeding the overall goal of $5.8MSurpassed annual giving goal by an average of 5% per year, increased event revenue by an average of 27%, and bolstered grant funding over $500,000Key member of the Leadership Team responsible for the successful implementation of strategic initiatives and goals, as well as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees and Foundation BoardStrategic problem-solver for the creation, implementation, and successful generation of revenue from fundraising events, strategic partnerships, and relationships during the covid-19 pandemic and school shutdown

Indianapolis, In

• Perform as a team player and foster a spirit of collaboration with colleagues and partners across the University• Call on prospective donors to update them on University happenings and solicit for support.• Establish oneself as a knowledgeable staff member by learning University priorities, messages related to colleges/units on campus and best practices related to higher education fundraising and personal solicitation.• Conduct, at a minimum, 150 face-to-face visits annually.• Provide necessary follow-up on all visits in a timely manner.• Effectively communicate results of visits with appropriate staff members.• Utilize Advance (fundraising database) to document communication and visits with prospects.• Autonomously establish daily and weekly priorities to achieve visit, solicitation and dollar goals.• Attend campus events to serve as a connection for alumni with both alumni relations and development staff.

Indianapolis, In

• Manage a portfolio of donor prospects with a focus on prospect discovery and qualification• Conduct, at minimum, 200 donor visits annually• Develop, coordinate, and conduct solicitations • Meet established fundraising goals each year• Utilize Advance (fundraising database) to document communication and visits with prospects within 48 hours• Effectively communicate results of visits with appropriate staff members; provide necessary follow- up in a timely manner• Establish oneself as a knowledgeable staff member by learning University priorities, messages related to colleges/units on campus and best practices related to higher education fundraising and personal solicitation• Attend related donor events as appropriate (e.g., Homecoming, Family Weekend, hospitality events, etc.)• Partner with Executive Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Services on identification and research of prospects• Partner with Donor Relations to provide direction and planning for Leadership Annual Giving donor cultivation and recognition events including, but not limited to, giving society engagement (e.g., State of the University, leadership conference calls, networking events, special programming, Presidential roundtables, award presentations, etc.), Butler road shows, Homecoming and Family Weekend• Representation at Efroymson Family Gym donor hospitality events at all home Men’s Basketball contests

Beech Grove, In

Responsible to plan, organize, lead and oversee the operational, financial, technical and administrative functions of a parish of 900 families with 2,500 people and a school with 300 students and 50 professional staff with a $2.5 million annual budget. Formulated and executed a strategic plan to restructure all organizational operations including financial strength and planned giving, accountability, personnel, and capital needs to achieve team unity and a vision for growth in both the school and the church. Cut expenses, increased revenue and re-aligned the business office and finance committee with experienced accounting and business professionals.Established a fundraising drive that netted over a quarter million dollars, which was the impetus for returning to balanced budgets after 3 straight years of deficits.Improved the school staff, raising the school state rating to “A”, and then set out to increase enrollment, adding 10% to the student population for five straight years. Reduced the church subsidy for the school from 61% of parish revenue to 23% through tuition increases and vigorous accountability regarding tuition payments. Improved adult education through various programs.

St. Gregory The Great Parish--Hamilton Square, Nj

Sabbatical

Brookville, In

Responsible for meeting the pastoral and business needs of two separate churches and to envision a future merger between the two in Southeastern Indiana; in the interim the churches were to operate with two separate budgets, finance committees etc. Responsible to plan, organize, lead and oversee the operational, financial, technical and administrative functions of combined parishes of 1,000 families with 2,300 people and a school with 225 students at St. Michael’s and 40 professional staff with a $2 million annual budget. Oversaw the complete renovation of the parish rectory.

Indianapolis, In

Served as a teacher and Chair of the Theology Department and instituted a completely new curriculum at this school with an enrollment of 430 students.Motivated underperforming students to achieve academic excellence. Fostered accountability and respect among at-risk students.Team player with school president, board of directors, and development department to increase enrollment from 300 students to over 400 and increase planned giving.

Indianapolis, In

Assisted the pastor in all aspects of the parish including pastoral care, personnel management, volunteer oversight, and program development and integration.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Marketing and Pubic Relations for non-profit organizations throughout the Twin Cities area.

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba