Development Officer, Sauder School of Business

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level CJob TitleDevelopment Officer, Sauder School of BusinessDepartmentDevelopment Sauder | Development Alumni and Engagement | UBC Sauder School of BusinessCompensation Range$7, $10,169.00 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End DateMay 9, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Are you a major gifts fundraiser who would like to build your career with a collaborative, dynamic and hardworking team? We are looking for a passionate Development Officer to join the UBC Sauder School of Business Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) team. UBC Sauder DAE is responsible for building engagement, affinity and connection between the business school and our network of alumni, donors and the business community. Our team supports a variety of priority projects in many different areas including student support and programs and space in innovation and entrepreneurship, excellence in finance and climate action. We welcome your excellent relationship building, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to our hardworking and supportive team of development professionals.

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 Summary

Responsible 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 Status
Reports to: One of: Manager, Senior 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 making face-to-face visits 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 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/Judgement
The 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 Received
Works 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 Given
May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates, and support staff.

Minimum Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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 Qualifications

A degree in commerce, marketing or economics would be an asset. 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.



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