Development Officer, Faculty of Medicine

Development Officer, Faculty of Medicine Are you interested in raising funds to make a real impact on the most pressing health challenges through cutting-edge academic research and education? Do you want to develop your fundraising career on a collaborative, high‑performing team with passionate, generous colleagues who will support you to learn and grow? The UBC Faculty of Medicine is seeking a Development Officer to join our health care philanthropy team, where ambition and collaboration lead to more than $90M raised every year. The successful candidate will report to one of the Directors of Development in the Faculty of Medicine. The reporting structure will be determined based on operational needs. 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. 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 $750,000 to $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 will be set by workplan goals and objectives. If the position has direct donor contact, metrics are included. If no direct donor contact, annual targets will be set by workplan goals and objectives. Reports to One of: Manager, Director, Senior Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development. Works with UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising. 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 $50,000 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. Minimum Qualifications University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of 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, coordinate 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr