
Matthew T. Lambert
Senior Vice President, University Advancement at William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
Summary
Fundraising strategist and campaign leader who re-envisioned William & Mary's comprehensive campaign approach, helping to set ambitious participation and financial targets and leading the institution to exceed a $1 billion goal. wm+2
Steward of institutional philanthropy and endowment oversight as Chief Executive Officer of the William & Mary Foundation, responsible for coordination of foundation services and stewardship of nearly $1 billion in endowments. wmf1693+1
Scholar-practitioner in higher education policy who publishes and teaches on topics including privatization, public universities, and advancement, authoring a Harvard Education Press book and co-editing a volume on higher-education fundraising. harvard+2
Operational leader for alumni engagement, marketing, communications, and career engagement: directs a broad University Advancement organization focused on strengthening alumni ties, increasing participation, and creating philanthropic opportunities across constituents. wm+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Advancing Higher Education: New Strategies for Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Engagement
January 1, 2019Co-edited volume exploring new approaches to fundraising, philanthropy, and constituent engagement in higher education.
Privatization and the Public Good: Public Universities in the Balance
January 1, 2014A book examining the pressures on public higher education and the implications of privatization for public universities and the public good.