Major Gifts Development Officer

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC in Vancouver seeks a Development Officer in Awards & Development & Alumni Engagement to lead fundraising programs, including research, strategy and proposals, targeting roughly CAD 0.75–1.5M annually. The role advances donor engagement and stewardship across units.

The position oversees a portfolio of major gift prospects, conducts 100–125 donor visits yearly, and partners with senior administration to secure critical gifts. Strong communications are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 3 years related experience.
• Ability to develop fundraising strategies and proposals.
• Commitment to equity and diversity in fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors.
• Develops proposals and works with donors to generate gifts for priority projects.
• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects (75-125) with numerous face-to-face visits annually.
• Coordinates staffing for major gift solicitations and ensures donor recognition programs.
• Generates donor materials and contributes to stewardship activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Project management

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Windows environment

Microsoft Office

Fundraising CRM software

Job description

UBC in Vancouver seeks a Development Officer in Awards & Development & Alumni Engagement to lead fundraising programs, including research, strategy and proposals, targeting roughly CAD 0.75–1.5M annually. The role advances donor engagement and stewardship across units.

The position oversees a portfolio of major gift prospects, conducts 100–125 donor visits yearly, and partners with senior administration to secure critical gifts. Strong communications are essential.