Director of Advancement, University Advancement

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Director of Advancement within the Division of University Advancement. The role involves building and managing a donor portfolio, cultivating six-figure gifts, and driving engagement through travel and outreach.

Collaboration with internal stakeholders supports strategic fundraising initiatives and aligns donor engagement with university priorities. The director maintains accurate digital records, participates in division and university activities, and travels

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in fund-development or revenue-generating roles with a proven record of securing six-figure gifts.
• Ability to travel up to 50% including local, regional, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Experience building and managing a donor portfolio and collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a donor portfolio with prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Cultivate and solicit six-figure gifts.
• Travel nationally and visit Western New York to deepen relationships.
• Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to align donor engagement with university priorities.
• Maintain accurate digital records and comply with donor management best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Technical/digital

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management systems

Job description

University at Buffalo is hiring a Director of Advancement in the Division of University Advancement. This role involves building and managing a donor portfolio, cultivating and soliciting six-figure gifts, driving engagement through travel and outreach, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to support strategic fundraising initiatives.

Highlights

• Build and manage a donor portfolio with prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Conduct national travel and regular visits in Western New York to deepen relationships and expand fundraising support.
• Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to align donor engagement with university priorities.
• Maintain accurate digital records and comply with donor management best practices.
• Participate in division and university activities to foster internal partnerships and professional development.
• Required skills include strong problem solving, communication, technical/digital competence, and interpersonal skills for engaging high-net-worth individuals.
• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in fund-development or revenue-generating roles with a proven record of securing six-figure gifts.
• Ability to travel up to 50% including local, regional, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Compensation range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
• Position is full-time, within the University Advancement department, reporting to UB Foundation Activities.