Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving – Health Sciences

About the role

Join a team advancing the future of health sciences at the University at Buffalo! In this high impact role within the Division of University Advancement, the Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving – Health Sciences plays a key role in a cutting edge annual giving program designed to engage and grow the next generation of philanthropic supporters. This position focuses on delivering a first class philanthropic experience for donors connected to UB’s health sciences schools through personalized digital and in-person engagement. The Assistant Director contributes directly to annual giving success while helping build a strong pipeline of future major gift support, making a meaningful impact on UB’s mission today and for the future.

Responsibilities

• Donor relationship management & outreach (portfolio of 600–800 alumni and friends with a focus on gifts of $1,000–$50,000)
• Personalized digital & 1:1 engagement (high velocity outreach using email, video, CRM tools, and in person connections)
• Fundraising & pipeline development (solicitation, stewardship, and referral of qualified major gift prospects)
• Campaign execution & collaboration (partnering with Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, Advancement Communications, and health sciences advancement teams)
• Data driven activity & reporting (CRM hygiene, portfolio management, and performance tracking)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of experience in a fund-development role, with demonstrated success in goal-achievement, planning and personal solicitation.
• Related experience in professional sales/marketing, financial planning/advising and other fields will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirement.

Skills

• Strong digital engagement skills.
• Effective donor stewardship.
• Proven ability to cultivate and solicit major gifts.
• Experience with CRM tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Benefits

The University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits here: [Link to Benefits Page].

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.

Contact Information

Contact: Morgan Falzone
Title: Executive Director for Talent and Culture
Email: mfkinstn@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-3732