Development Coordinator, Corporate & Foundation Relations

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Coordinator in CFR at The University of British Columbia supports donor engagement and operations, coordinating meetings, donations, briefing notes, and donor materials to build strong partnerships with corporate and foundation donors.

Reporting to the Advancement Officer, CFR, you will help drive fundraising planning, maintain donor data, and prepare proposals, reports, and correspondence with clarity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of one year of related fundraising experience or equivalent.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to interact positively with staff, managers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of new unit initiatives that advance UBC's strategic plan.
• Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place;
• Develops and maintains a deep understanding and expert use of the University’s donor and alumni database.
• Participates in on-going fundraising planning and practice and process development;
• Writes donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence;
• Researches and drafts fundraising proposals for senior management for presentation to donors;
• Develops unit analytical reports as requested by manager;
• Ensures processing of donor gifts, pledges and receipts;
• Develops and maintains processes and procedures as needed;
• Needs to accommodate flexible hours, attending events;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Donor database knowledge

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title

Development Coordinator, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level A

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union

Department

Operations | Corporate and Foundation Relations | Development | Development & Alumni Engagement

Compensation Range

$6,143.67 - $8,830.25 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 13, 2026

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

Do you love learning, working with people, and bringing ideas to life through excellent organization and collaboration? Are you a natural multitasker with strong technical, writing, and communication skills who takes initiative, uses good judgment, and can see both the details and the bigger picture? Then you might be the person we are looking for!

The Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team within UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio is looking for a Development Coordinator to join our collaborative and high-performing team. CFR is a successful major gift fundraising team that works with UBC’s leading corporate and foundation donors to build philanthropic partnerships that enhance the student experience, advance research, and support UBC’s role in addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Reporting to the Advancement Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations, you will play an important role in supporting the team’s fundraising activities and ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of our work. Your responsibilities will span a variety of operational and administrative functions, including maintaining accurate data and activity records, processing donations, coordinating meetings and logistics, preparing briefing notes and correspondence, developing donor materials and reports, and supporting donor engagement activities and you are comfortable using Microsoft 365 tools and enjoy finding ways to use technology to make work easier, more organized, and more efficient. You are also open to learning new tools and finding practical ways to improve how the team works.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, can balance competing priorities, and takes pride in producing accurate, thoughtful, and high-quality work.

As a key member of CFR, you will gain valuable insight into major gift fundraising and the development of strategic philanthropic partnerships, while working alongside experienced fundraising professionals who are committed to learning, collaboration, and professional growth. We value diversity, respect, initiative, and collegiality, and believe in creating an environment where people support one another, share ideas, and enjoy working together.

We are looking for someone who is curious, driven, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the confidence to take ownership of their work, anticipate needs, identify solutions, and contribute wherever needed to help the team succeed. If you are a proactive and resourceful team player who enjoys learning, takes pride in doing things well, and is excited about contributing behind the scenes to connect donors with transformative opportunities at UBC, we would love to hear from you.

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

The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to development programs. This position is instrumental in the delivery of programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UBC donors, alumni and students. Participates in on-going fundraising planning.

Organizational Status

Reports to: One of: Advancement Officer, Associate Director, Manager, Director, Senior Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development. Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising. Contacts: Donors, outside community groups and organizations. Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Performed

• Supports the development and implementation of new unit initiatives that advance UBC's strategic plan
• Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place;
• Develops and maintains a deep understanding and expert use of the University’s donor and alumni database;
• Participates in on-going fundraising planning and practice and process development;
• Writes donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence;
• Researches and drafts fundraising proposals for senior management for presentation to donors;
• Develops unit analytical reports as requested by manager;
• Ensures processing of donor gifts, pledges and receipts;
• Develops and maintains processes and procedures as needed;
• Needs to accommodate flexible hours, attending events;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Programs conducted by the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio on behalf of the University are very public. The financial and moral responsibility to the University and to donors is significant. The interactions of this position with donors and others external to the University can have serious implications for the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors, embarrassment to UBC and its senior administration and can result in the loss of significant financial support to the University

Supervision Received

Works under direction from manager to achieve objectives. Work is reviewed for achievement of objectives, soundness of judgement and quality of work.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in relevant discipline. Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

• 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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Effective computer skills.
• Proven ability to interact effectively and positively with staff, managers and donors.