Associate Director, Donor Retention & Acquisition

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks an Assistant Director of Retention and Acquisition, Annual Giving to design and execute donor engagement strategies that grow philanthropy. You will work with cross-functional teams to retain donors and acquire new ones, translating impact into compelling storytelling.

The role focuses on data-driven outreach across email, digital, and direct mail, leveraging analytics to optimize donor experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years' fundraising or related field experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor retention and acquisition strategies for diverse donor segments.
• Leverage donor data and campaign metrics to guide multi-channel outreach.
• Create compelling communications showing donor impact on student success, research, and innovation.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, Donor Relations, and related teams.
• Experiment with engagement approaches and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Multi-channel campaigns

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University at Buffalo seeks an Assistant Director of Retention and Acquisition, Annual Giving to design and execute donor engagement strategies that grow philanthropy. You will work with cross-functional teams to retain donors and acquire new ones, translating impact into compelling storytelling.

The role focuses on data-driven outreach across email, digital, and direct mail, leveraging analytics to optimize donor experiences and outcomes.