Assistant Director of Retention and Acquisition, Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $65K 💻 Communications 🗓️ October 8th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Assistant Director of Retention and Acquisition, Annual Giving. The role involves developing and executing donor retention and acquisition strategies, leveraging donor data and insights to optimize multi-channel campaigns, and collaborating across University Advancement to strengthen donor relationships and demonstrate philanthropy's impact on student success and research.

Highlights

Develop and execute donor retention and acquisition strategies for various donor groups.
Use donor data, audience insights, and campaign metrics to inform strategy and personalize outreach.
Create compelling communications showcasing the impact of philanthropy.
Collaborate with teams in Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, Donor Relations, Advancement Communications, and Prospect Research.
Test innovative engagement approaches and support continuous improvement and professional growth.
Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with multi-channel campaigns, data analysis, audience segmentation, and project management.
Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience in annual giving, fundraising, marketing, or communications.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually.
Position is full-time within the UB Foundation Activities under University Advancement.