Assistant, Donor Relations - Abbotsford, Canada - University of the Fraser Valley

University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Summary:

The Assistant, Donor Relations supports the Donor Relations team in the Vice-President, Community Engagement portfolio with the creation and distribution of communications designed to acknowledge, thank, build, and strengthen relationships with UFV donors and supporters.

The Assistant also supports the coordination of donor activities and events and liaises with the President's Office and other departments on a variety of donor relations initiatives.

For more information, see the Position Description link above._

Qualifications:

Certificate in office administration from a recognized postsecondary institution.
Minimum two (2) years of related work experience supporting fundraising and donor relations activities.
Proficiency with MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Experience with Raiser's Edge or other similar donor management databases or centralized fundraising systems is an asset.
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to proofread for style, grammar, and punctuation.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal sensitively, effectively, and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other professional groups as well as the public.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Demonstrated strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
Demonstrated sound judgement, confidentiality, sensitivity, and problemsolving skills.
Ability to function with mínimal supervision, remain calm under pressure, and work effectively in a team environment.
Experience working in a postsecondary institution preferred.

About UFV:

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples.

We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:

lo Tém:
éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World).

In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:
lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands.

A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan:
IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation.

This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.