Associate Director Major Gifts UBC
5 hours ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The University of British Columbia
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Lead major-gift fundraising at UBC through strategic prospect contact, donor relationships, and complex solicitation planning. Work independently with discretion and sound judgment.
The Associate Director manages a defined development program or resource development activity at the major-gift level. This senior position partners with UBC leadership and development staff to facilitate private and public sector support. It combines portfolio management, strategy development, donor stewardship, proposal development, and specialized fundraising expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of 75-150 major-gift prospects Conduct face-to-face discovery, cultivation, and solicitation meetings Develop strategies for identifying and closing major gifts Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, and donor correspondence Oversee donor recognition, acknowledgment, and stewardship programs Requirements:
Relevant university degree and five years of related experience Seven-plus years and major-gift fundraising experience preferred Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and analytical skills Ability to formulate strategic plans and resolve conflicts Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives Apply major-gift strategy, donor negotiation, and stewardship expertise while advancing UBC fundraising priorities and relationships.
Manage a portfolio of 75-150 major-gift prospects Conduct face-to-face discovery, cultivation, and solicitation meetings Develop strategies for identifying and closing major gifts Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, and donor correspondence Oversee donor recognition, acknowledgment, and stewardship programs Requirements:
Relevant university degree and five years of related experience Seven-plus years and major-gift fundraising experience preferred Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and analytical skills Ability to formulate strategic plans and resolve conflicts Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives Apply major-gift strategy, donor negotiation, and stewardship expertise while advancing UBC fundraising priorities and relationships.