Director of Advancement, University Advancement

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $90K 💻 Communications 🗓️ October 16th, 2026

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University at Buffalo is hiring a Director of Advancement in the Division of University Advancement. The role involves building and managing a donor portfolio to cultivate and solicit six-figure gifts, driving engagement through travel and outreach, collaborating with advancement leaders and faculty on fundraising efforts, and maintaining high standards of donor management and compliance.

Highlights

Build and manage a donor portfolio targeting gifts of $100,000 or more, including individuals new to the university.
Conduct national travel and frequent visits to Western New York to deepen donor relationships and support fundraising goals.
Collaborate with faculty, volunteers, and advancement teams to align donor engagement with institutional priorities.
Maintain digital donor records and ensure compliance with reporting best practices.
Demonstrate professional energy in balancing relationship-building with goal-oriented performance metrics.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in fund development or related revenue-generating roles with proven success in soliciting six-figure gifts.
Strong problem-solving, communication, digital skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with high-net-worth individuals.
Travel up to 50% locally, regionally, and nationally, with availability for evening and occasional weekend work.
Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually for this full-time position.