Lead university-wide prospect and portfolio
strategy, establishing effective approaches to prospect
identification, qualification, assignment, moves management,
pipeline development, and portfolio optimization.
Partner with advancement leaders and frontline
fundraisers to establish fundraising goals, assess
portfolio health, strengthen prospect movement, and improve
fundraiser effectiveness.
Advance the use of analytics and emerging
technology by overseeing predictive modeling, donor
segmentation, dashboards, performance reporting, artificial
intelligence, and other tools that turn data into actionable
insights.
Guide prospect intelligence and philanthropic due
diligence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality research,
prospect profiles, briefing materials, wealth assessments, and
capacity and affinity analyses.
Champion data quality, governance, confidentiality, and
ethical practice in collaboration with Application
Services, Constituent Records, and other advancement partners.
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter
expert, translating complex information and fundraising
trends into clear recommendations that support institutional
priorities and long-term philanthropic growth.
What We're Looking For A forward-thinking,
collaborative leader who can connect prospect intelligence,
analytics, technology, and fundraising strategy to produce
meaningful results. The ideal candidate brings progressively
responsible experience in prospect development, advancement
analytics, fundraising strategy, advancement operations, or a
related field, along with demonstrated supervisory and management
experience.Successful candidates will be skilled at managing
high-performing teams, navigating complex information,
communicating with organizational leaders, and developing trusted
partnerships across a sophisticated advancement organization.
Experience with predictive analytics, business intelligence tools,
CRM data, dashboards, and platforms such as Salesforce, Tableau, or
Power BI is especially relevant. A bachelor's degree and at least 7
years of progressively responsible related experience are
required.
Why UB AdvancementJoin a mission-driven team
advancing student success, groundbreaking research, and meaningful
philanthropic impact at one of the nation's leading public
universities. Building on the momentum of the historic $1 billion
Boldly Buffalo campaign, University Advancement is helping
shape UB's next chapter and supporting its ambition to become one
of the nation's top 25 public research universities.If you're
seeking purposeful work, strong professional growth, and the
opportunity to shape fundraising strategy through data, technology,
and collaboration, you'll find it here. Join a forward-thinking
team connecting insight with action and philanthropic potential
with transformative outcomes.
#AdvancingUB starts
here.
Learn more about…
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.
The 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
• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7 years of progressively
responsible experience in prospect research, prospect development,
advancement analytics, fundraising strategy, advancement
operations, or a related field, including supervisory and
management experience.
• Expertise in prospect research, prospect management, portfolio
strategy, pipeline development, and fundraising analytics.
• Experience partnering with fundraising leadership and frontline
fundraisers to drive prospect strategy, portfolio optimization, and
fundraising performance
• Experience utilizing predictive analytics, business intelligence
tools, CRM data, and fundraising performance metrics to drive
strategic decision-making.
• Experience developing and implementing dashboard reporting and
executive-level fundraising performance analysis.
• Experience with Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, CRM analytics
platforms, or comparable business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled research, analytics, and prospect
identification tools.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize complex data and
translate findings into actionable strategies and recommendations
for organizational leaders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving
skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and
initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication
skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality,
and data governance best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$110,000 - $120,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Morgan Falzone
Contact's Pronouns: she/her
Contact's Title: Executive Director of Talent and
Culture
Contact's Email: mfkinstn@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-860-1056
Posting Dates
Posted: 10/26/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 01/21/2027
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