Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year Position Title Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Principal and Strategic Philanthropy
Classification Title Assistant Vice President
Department University Advancement
Posting Number P260207
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64289
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 13 - MC Professional
Position Type M/C Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade MP3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The University at Buffalo seeks a richly experienced, highly accomplished and dynamic individual to serve as its next
Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Principal and Strategic Philanthropy.The ideal candidate should be able to expertly help lead UB's fundraising efforts and help foster the culture of philanthropy that is critical to enhancing the university's mission of excellence.
This position is a member of the Vice President's executive and leadership teams, and is responsible for working closely with the central fundraising staff, schools, deans, faculties, and other university units in articulating and implementing plans, goals, and activities related to fund-development.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, advancement, or a related field, including demonstrated success securing six and seven figure gifts.
- Demonstrated success managing high-capacity donor portfolios and closing complex, multi-year philanthropic commitments.
- Experience building fundraising strategies, programs, or initiatives within a complex organization; higher education, healthcare, or large nonprofit experience preferred.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, faculty, volunteers, and other stakeholders to advance institutional priorities.
- Experience supervising, coaching, or coordinating high-performing teams, with a collaborative and results-oriented leadership style.
- Strong knowledge of moves management, pipeline strategy, CRM systems, and data-informed decision-making.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities; ability to travel up to 50% and work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
Preferred QualificationsOur University CommunityProdig+ No
Executive Position Yes
Physical DemandsDriving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $160,000 - $170,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Job Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions Summary Search Firm Link - To apply to this position please click here.
https://triadacademicsearch.com/job-openings/assistant-vice-president-for-principal-gifts-and-strategic-philanthropy/ Additional InformationIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name Morgan Falzone
Contact's Pronouns she/her
Contact's Title Executive Director for Talent and Culture
Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-829-3732
Posting Dates
Posted 09/14/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 09/28/2026
Deadline for External Applicants 09/28/2026
Date to be filled 09/30/2026
References
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