Development Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities in Vancouver

UBC Development & Alumni Engagement is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable Development Coordinator to join the Strategic Opportunities team. Reporting to the Director of Development, Strategic Opportunities, this role provides essential operational support to connect donors with opportunities across UBC and advance the university’s priorities through philanthropy. The Development Coordinator will undertake a wide variety of responsibilities, including:

• Data entry and maintenance
• Activity tracking
• Processing donations
• Scheduling meetings
• Coordinating logistics
• Supporting donor engagement activities

The role will also assist with briefing notes, correspondence, donor materials, reports, and other written communications. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing multiple priorities, takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, and has strong writing and communication skills. As a key member of a collaborative and high-performing team, the Development Coordinator will gain valuable insight into major gift fundraising and philanthropic partnerships while helping to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the team's work.

If you are curious, proactive, and excited by the prospect of contributing behind the scenes to help connect donors with transformative opportunities at UBC, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.

About the University:

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.

Equity and Diversity:

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.