Senior Director of Advancement - College of Arts and Sciences

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $100K - $115K 💻 Communications 🗓️ July 11th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University Advancement is hiring a Senior Director of Advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences. The role involves cultivating and managing a major gift donor portfolio, collaborating with college leadership to align fundraising with institutional goals, and supporting a comprehensive advancement program to enhance philanthropic impact.

Highlights

Build and manage a high-value donor portfolio by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts ($100K+).
Drive nationwide donor engagement through travel and outreach to deepen relationships and maximize giving.
Partner with college leadership, faculty, and volunteers to align fundraising strategies with institutional priorities.
Collaborate with alumni engagement, annual giving, donor relations, and communications teams for a coordinated advancement program.
Maintain accurate donor records and adhere to best practices using CRM systems for planning and reporting.
Participate in team meetings, professional development, and cross-functional projects to contribute to a supportive culture.
Requires bachelor's degree and at least five years of fund-development experience with demonstrated success in personal solicitation and relationship building.
Strong written, oral, negotiation, and project management skills required.
Salary range is $100,000 - $115,000, full-time position.
Works with 29 departments and 16 academic programs within UB's College of Arts and Sciences.