Donor Relations Coordinator

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> Development - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - 2 July 2025 - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - FTE - 1.0 - Salary Grade - $62,989.00 - $81,896.00 - Additional Posting Information - N/A - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. - Classification - SG7 - Start Date - 7/21/2025 - End Date - 1/31/2027 - Employee Group: - PEA - Term - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Category - Fundraising - About this Opportunity The world is changing. It needs our critical thinking to address today’s complex challenges. And the University of Victoria (UVic) is ready. Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact. The Alumni and Development team at UVic connects alumni and community to UVic’s vision as outlined in the university’s 2023 strategic plan: Distinctly UVic. Reporting to the Manager, Donor Relations the Donor Relations Coordinator is an essential member of the Development team, providing key support that will help steward annual giving level gifts, build stronger relationships with donors, and ensure that these important donors are thanked and acknowledged appropriately. The Coordinator will be instrumental in helping to ensure foundational gift programs are delivered efficiently and effectively, thus helping to build UVic's donor retention. This role will be required to work independently and demonstrate a high level of initiative while being in a dynamic team environment where flexibility and multi-tasking is essential. **About Alumni and Development**: Alumni Relations and Development is the division of the university responsible for creating strong relationships and building philanthropic commitment between the University of Victoria and its alumni and friends. UVic offers a combination of dynamic learning, vital impact and an extraordinary academic environment that can’t be found anywhere else. The university's Development team has been growing steadily, raising over $25 million annually, and is in the planning stage of a comprehensive campaign. **About the Position** The Donor Relations Coordinator will implement programs for new donors, loyal donors and monthly donors. They will work with colleagues across the Annual giving and Leadership Giving teams to ensure these programs continue to meet the needs of donors and fundraisers alike. **What We Offer**: - Professional experience: be part of working with a team of professionals on a post-secondary comprehensive fundraising campaign from its start; - Values-based work. The Alumni and Development values are: - Integrity - Collaboration - Respect - Passion - Teamwork - Flexibility - Creativity - This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement; - 15 vacation days per year; - A competitive benefits package; - When on campus, enjoy the park-like atmosphere working in one of the most beautiful places in the world. **Additional Information**: **_*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*_** **The salary range for this position is**: - **Recruitment range: $62,989- $69,444 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.**: - **Performance range: $81,896 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.** - Job Summary **Mandate**: The Donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to donor relations programs. This position is instrumental in the on-going planning and delivery of donor stewardship programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UVic donors, alumni and students. Alumni & Development is the unit of the university responsible for creating strong relationships and building philanthropic commitment between the University of Victoria and its alumni and friends. It comprises a committed staff team who work both centrally and in faculties and units to identify opportunities where faculty, staff, donors, and alumni can be instrumental to enhancing UVic’s programs, research, and student support. The role of the Donor Relations Coordinator is to provide direct support to the planning and execution of an effective donor relations program. **Objectives**: The Donor Relations Coordinator will be responsible for fulfilling activities and duties that support the university’s donor stewardship efforts. The incumbent will lead and implement foundational stewardship activities for the majority of annual giving and leadership level donors, including new donors, monthly donors, loyal donors, lapsed donors and UVic’s employee donors. They will assist with signature events and key development initiatives on campus. And they will also be responsible for coordinating and training other A&D staff on the use of ThankView. T