
The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for the University's major gifts program, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Philanthropic Relationships. This role involves managing a personal portfolio of high-capacity prospects while supervising and mentoring the Relationship Manager team. Key responsibilities include designing cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure significant donations, tracking performance metrics, and fostering long-term donor relationships through direct engagement and events. The position appeals to candidates seeking to advance institutional priorities within a historic, values-driven academic community known for its commitment to social justice and independent thinking. The role requires travel, evening and weekend availability, and on-site presence at the Western New York campus.















