Senior Director of Advancement - College of Arts and Sciences

Shape the future of the arts and sciences through strategic philanthropy.

University Advancement seeks a results-driven Senior Director of Advancement to advance major gift fundraising for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Join a mission-driven team advancing student success, groundbreaking research, and lasting philanthropic impact across UB’s most diverse academic unit.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Build and manage a high-value donor portfolio by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts ($100K ), advancing priorities across 29 departments and 16 academic programs.
• Drive donor engagement nationwide through an ambitious travel and outreach strategy—deepening relationships and maximizing philanthropic potential.
• Partner with college leadership, faculty, and volunteers to align fundraising strategy with institutional goals, leveraging collaboration and innovation for success.
• Support a coordinated advancement program by working closely with colleagues across alumni engagement, annual giving, donor relations, and communications.
• Maintain accurate records and adherence to best practices and policies in donor management, using CRM systems for strategic planning and reporting.
• Contribute to a vibrant, supportive team culture through participation in meetings, professional development, and cross-functional projects.
  
  

If you’re a motivated, strategic fundraiser energized by the impact of philanthropy and inspired by UB’s ambitious Boldly Buffalo campaign, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join a collaborative team, accelerate your career, and help drive UB’s vision as a top 25 public research university.

#AdvancingUB starts here.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.