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Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
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Job Type: Full-Time

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Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) Athletics Department seeks a dynamic and results-driven Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts to join our development team. Reporting to the Deputy Athletic Director for External, this position will play a pivotal role in securing significant philanthropic support to advance the mission of UB Athletics, including strategic initiatives supporting student-athletes.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 major gift prospects with the capacity to contribute $25,000 or more.
• Develop and execute personalized engagement strategies to build strong relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of UB Athletics.
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and campus partners to align fundraising efforts with department goals, including those related to NIL initiatives.
• Plan and participate in donor events, game-day experiences, and other activities to engage potential and current supporters.
• Support special campaigns, including facility enhancements, scholarship endowments, NIL initiatives, and programmatic priorities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions and contributions in compliance with university policies.

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.

Why UB Athletics?
UB Athletics supports over 400 student-athletes across 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Join us in fostering a culture of excellence on and off the field while making a lasting impact on our student-athletes lives. Be part of an innovative team committed to advancing NIL opportunities and positioning UB Athletics as a leader in collegiate sports.

About the University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas 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

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in development, fundraising, or a related field, preferably in collegiate athletics or higher education.
• Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse constituencies.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Advance, Evertrue, Salesforce).
• Understanding of NCAA policies and trends in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications





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Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience



Special Instructions Summary





Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes



Contact Information



Contact's Name: Heather Cooper

Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers

Contact's Title: Associate Athletic Director for Human Resources

Contact's Email: hrgibbs@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-645-3842



Posting Dates



Posted: 02/20/2025

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 03/27/2025














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About University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. UB 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.

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