Donor Relations Coordinator

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Victoria is seeking a Donor Relations Coordinator to enhance the relationship with donors through effective stewardship programs. This role involves planning and implementing donor engagement activities, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience to foster strong relationships within the university's alumni community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with planning committees and event organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor stewardship programs and services.
• Assist with signature events and development initiatives.
• Train A&D staff on ThankView platform.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Event planning

Social media knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

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.

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.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Experience working as an active member of planning committees.
• Experience with events planning.
• Experience working with various social media platforms and how each network can be optimally applied in different scenarios.
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  
  

Assets

• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM.
• Understanding of fundraising practices and principles.
• Experience with higher education and/or a complex organization.