Development Officer, Sauder School of Business

University of British Columbia - Staff; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Development Officer for the Sauder School of Business. This role involves leading fundraising initiatives and developing strategies to secure major gifts, while fostering relationships with donors and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a university degree, and a passion for enhancing diversity and inclusion within the academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Experience with a centralized fundraising system is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer fundraising programs and develop strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects making face-to-face visits.
• Ensure donor recognition and acknowledgment programs are in place.

Skills

Equity

Diversity

Inclusion

Judgment

Communication

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Degree in commerce, marketing or economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level C Job Title Development Officer, Sauder School of Business Department Development Sauder | Development Alumni and Engagement | UBC Sauder School of Business Compensation Range $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date June 15, 2025

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

Job End Date

Jul 31, 2026

This is a full-time leave coverage position with an end date of July 31, 2026.

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 Description Summary

UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world’s leading business faculties. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships. A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam. We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

The Development Officer is 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 $.75-1.5M 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 to be set by workplan goals and objectives. If position has direct donor contact, metrics are included. If no direct donor contact, annual targets to be set by workplan goals and objectives.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Director of Development, Sauder School of Business. Works with UBC faculty and employees involved in fundraising, contacts donors and outside community groups and organizations. May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates and support employees.

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.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Development Officer is a critical point of contact for donors and university employees in relation to development activities. The role requires UBC wide knowledge and understanding of priorities, projects and opportunities. Incorrect interpretation or communication of university policy and procedures or lack of tact, diplomacy or sensitivity in dealing with major donors and senior administrators could potentially result in damaged relationships and credibility, leading to the potential loss of significant donations.

The Development Officer shares responsibility for ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of academic and fiscal policies. If inappropriate advice is given, policies are interpreted incorrectly, or erroneous financial information is provided, the University could be in direct violation of stewardship and trusteeship obligations to donors.

The nature of the work involves a high level of judgement and decision-making. The Development Officer participates in decisions concerning the planning, organization and utilization of staff, providing input into staff selection and job performance reviews.

Supervision Received
Works independently with general direction from manager to achieve objectives. Difficult technical problems and matters non-conforming to UBC policy can be referred to manager.

Supervision Given
May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates, and support employees.

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.

• Thorough knowledge of the university environment and academic structure is preferred.

• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement at all times.

• Computer experience is required: MS Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred.

• Experience working with a centralized fundraising system would be an asset.

• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and supervise the work of others, execute a variety of complex projects, and meet imposed deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, having the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with donors, co-workers and other campus departments.