Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year Position Title Senior Director of Advancement - College of Arts and Sciences
Posting Category Staff
Department University Advancement
Posting Number U260060
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63376
Employer UB Foundation Activities
Appointment TermPosition TypePosting Detail Information
Position Summary Shape the future of the arts and sciences through strategic philanthropy. University Advancement seeks a results-driven Senior Director of Advancementto 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.Learn more:- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of five years of fund-development experience with a proven track record of personal solicitation, relationship building, and achieving or exceeding fundraising goals and performance metrics. Related experience in sales, marketing, financial planning, or other goal-driven professions demonstrating success in relationship management, business development, and revenue generation will be considered.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; negotiation skills.
- Project management experience.
- Demonstrated success working within a complex organization, building collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, and achieving strategic objectives.
Preferred QualificationsPhysical DemandsDriving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
Salary Range $100,000 - $115,000
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 SummaryIs 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 of Talent and Culture
Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-860-1056
Posting Dates
Posted 07/10/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 09/11/2026
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