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Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Principal and Strategic Philanthropy
Position Information
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Position Title
Position Title Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Principal and Strategic Philanthropy
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.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
Our University Community
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Executive Position
Executive Position Yes
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
Salary Range $160,000 - $170,000
Additional Salary Information
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.
Background Check
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information
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Contact's Title Executive Director for Talent and Culture
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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
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at or by phone .
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