The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
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Jim Furlong joined the UAB Athletic Department in February 2016 as the Director of Campaigns. In his role, Furlong will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for revenue generation for athletics facilities and capital projects.
Furlong joined Blazer Boosters after working at Hofstra University since 2013. He served as the Director of Development for the Hofstra Athletics Pride Club where he assisted in major gift and annual fund efforts. He also served as the athletics liaison to university development along with working with the Pride Club Board of Directors.
Prior to his time at Hofstra, Furlong worked with the Nittany Lion Club at Penn State University where he served as a development assistant. He worked specifically with the Varsity `S' Club branch of the fundraising arm for Penn State Athletics focusing on sport specific giving and connecting with former student-athletes. Furlong also worked as an assistant with the Notre Dame Monogram Club aiding in annual membership dues and special events.
A native of Albany, New York, Furlong graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. While completing his undergraduate degree, he served as a student manager for the football program. He also completed the one-year MBA program at Notre Dame graduating in 2011.
