Development Coordinator, Faculties - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria
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Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> Development- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- Ongoing until filled- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m.

on the closing date.- FTE
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0- Salary Grade- $61, $79, Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG7- Start Date- 2/19/2024- End Date
  • 1
/19/2026- Employee Group:

  • PEA
  • Term
  • # of Hires Needed
  • 1
  • Category
  • Fundraising
  • About this OpportunityThe world is changing. It needs our critical thinking to address today's complex challenges. And the University of Victoria (UVic) is ready. Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
The Alumni and Development team at UVic connects alumni and community to UVic's vision as outlined in the university's 2023 strategic plan:
Distinctly UVic.


Reporting to the Director of Faculty Development, the Development Coordinator, Faculties is an essential member of the Development team, providing program implementation and coordination to development programs in one or more faculties and building relationships both internally and externally for UVic.

The Coordinator will be responsible for fulfilling activities and duties that support the university's major gift fundraising efforts.

The incumbent will conduct initial prospect research, support the planning of cultivation and solicitation strategies, support donor relations and stewardship activities, assist with fundraising projects, draft communications and correspondence, collaborate on alumni relations activities as required and support data management and the maintenance of digital records.


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.


About the Faculties:


This Coordinator role will support work of the Senior Development Officers in the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Division of Student Affairs equally.


Social Sciences


The Faculty of Social Sciences is comprised of seven areas of study examining all aspects of society and the world we live in.

The departments that make up the Faculty are anthropology, economics, environmental studies, geography, political science, psychology and sociology. Social Sciences is positioned well to be a leader in the university's comprehensive campaign.

It is a diverse community of active thinkers and doers and its students receive exciting opportunities to engage in research and other community activities.


Student Affairs


The Division of Student Affairs (STUA) at the University of Victoria is committed to developing a vibrant and engaging learning community that support both the academic and individual success of our students.

Comprised of four departments (Wellness, Recreation & Athletics, Student Development & Success, Office of the Registrar &Enrolment Management and Campus Engagement) with 26 reporting units, we work together to help create an environment in which students are more actively engaged in their academic pursuits and the co-curricular life of the university.


About Alumni and Development:


Alumni Relations and Development is the division of the university responsible for creating strong relationships and building philanthropic commitment between the University of Victoria and its alumni and friends.

UVic offers a combination of dynamic learning, vital impact and an extraordinary academic environment that can't be found anywhere else.


The university's Development team has been growing steadily, raising over $25 million annually, and is in the planning stage of a comprehensive campaign.


About the position:

The Development Coordinator, Faculties will have responsibility for projects designed to cultivate major gifts, such as:

  • Participating in on-going fundraising planning, practice, and process development
  • Supporting the Senior Development Officers with moves management processes
  • Drafting and editing donor/prospect correspondence and solicitation materials
  • Coordinating and providing support for and participating in donor cultivation and stewardship events, and donor/prospect visits, on and off campus
  • Developing and maintaining a deep understanding and expert use of the University's donor and alumni database
  • Drafting donor communications such as thank you letters and personal impact reports

What We Offer:


  • Professional experience: be part of working with a team of professionals on a postsecondary comprehensive fundraising campaign from its start;
  • Valuesbased work.

The Alumni and Development values are:

  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Respect
  • Passion
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Creativity
- this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

  • 1
5 days vacation leave the firs

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