Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level C
Job Title
Development Officer, Awards
Department
Awards | Development | Development & Alumni Engagement
Compensation Range
$7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date
June 25, 2025
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Jul 14, 2026
Are you a fundraiser who is interested in mid-level fundraising and would like to learn and grow on a major gifts team? We’re looking for a Development Officer to join our Awards team, where ambition and collaboration lead to more than $30M raised every year for student awards. UBC students are each uniquely talented, but not all have the same opportunities. Every year there are outstanding students at UBC who otherwise might not be here without the help of donors. Through the generosity of alumni, donors and community partners, UBC is invested in building the leaders of tomorrow with our student award programs. The Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) portfolio at UBC joins development (fundraising) and alumni UBC functions under one umbrella. DAE is a one of the leading advancement teams in Canada. With over 300 employees, DAE currently raises over $240 million and engages over 100,000 alumni annually. For more information about DAE, please visit www.give.ubc.ca.
This position is a 12-month role with possibility of extension.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Description SummaryResponsible for administering fundraising programs, including research, developing strategy, preparing proposals, stewardship and moving fundraising accounts through the donor cycle and raising an average minimum of $.75-1.5M annually; or responsible for supporting development related activities of senior university administration by managing complex relationship with multi-unit stakeholders. Participates in comprehensive plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Assists in developing strategies for closing gifts.
Annual targets to be set by workplan goals and objectives. If position has direct donor contact, metrics are included. If no direct donor contact, annual targets to be set by workplan goals and objectives.
Organizational StatusReports to: One of: Manager, Senior Associate Director, Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development.
Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising.
Contacts: Donors and outside community groups and organizations.
Supervises: May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates and support staff.
Work PerformedReports to: One of: Manager, Senior Associate Director, Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development.
Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising.
Contacts: Donors and outside community groups and organizations.
Supervises: May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates and support staff.
WORK PERFORMED
- Works in partnership with senior management to facilitate maximum private and public sector support for the unit;
- Develops and implements a plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors;
- Develops and implements strategies for closing major gift solicitations and coordinates staffing for major gift solicitations;
- Develops and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects (75-125) making face-to-face visits (100-125 annually) for the purpose of discovery, cultivation and solicitation strategies for major gift prospects (a major gift is defined as a donation of $25,000 or more); or is responsible for supporting development related activities of senior university administration by managing complex relationships with multi-unit stakeholders;
- Develops proposals and works with donors to generate gifts for priority projects, with an expectation to make solicitations (20-25 annually) at the major gift level; or administering fundraising programs, conducting research, developing strategies and preparing proposals;
- Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgment and stewardship programs are in place;
- Generates donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/JudgementThe position is a critical point of contact for donors and university staff in relation to development activities. Incorrect interpretation or communication of university policy and procedures or lack of tact, diplomacy or sensitivity in dealing with major donors and senior administrators could potentially result in damaged relationships and credibility, leading to the potential loss of significant donations.
The position shares responsibility for ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of academic and fiscal policies. If inappropriate advice is given, policies are interpreted incorrectly, or erroneous financial information is provided, the University could be in direct violation of stewardship and trusteeship obligations to donors.
The nature of the work involves a high level of judgement and decision-making. The incumbent participates in decisions concerning the planning, organization and utilization of staff, providing input into staff selection and job performance reviews.
Supervision ReceivedWorks independently with general direction from manager to achieve objectives. Difficult technical problems and matters non-conforming to UBC policy can be referred to manager.
Supervision GivenMay supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates, and support staff.
Minimum Qualifications- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred QualificationsUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. University degree in a relevant discipline.Minimum of 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires UBC wide knowledge and understanding of priorities, projects and opportunities. Thorough knowledge of the university environment and academic structure is preferred. Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement at all times. Computer experience required; MS Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred. Experience working with a centralized fundraising system an asset. Ability to plan, co-ordinate and supervise the work of others, execute a variety of complex projects, and meet imposed deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, both verbal and written, having the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with donors, co-workers and other campus departments.
