Development Coordinator - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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- 2/24/2026- 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 Principal Gifts and the Director of University Development, the Development Coordinator (Coordinator) is an essential member of the Development team, providing program implementation and coordination to the Principal Gift (PRIN) and Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) development programs 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 programs:

This Coordinator role will support work of the Director of Principals Gifts and Director of University Development equally.

Principal Gifts

The Principal Gifts team plays a strategic role in shaping UVic's engagement with individual donors and prospective donors to inspire $1M+ gifts.

Activity creates meaningful and bespoke opportunities for engagement and advances University-wide fundraising priorities.

The team works in close collaboration with senior executive, academic and development leaders, and fundraisers in all UVic faculties and units.

Corporate & Foundation Relations

CFR is
responsible for key corporate and foundation prospects with significant capacity, pan-university interests, complex funding streams and/or stakeholder relations.

CFR collaborates closely with Principal Gifts, Faculty Development and senior executive, academic and development leaders

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 will have responsibility for projects designed to cultivate major gifts, such as:

Participating in on-going fundraising planning, practice, and process development
Supporting the Development Directors (PRIN/CFR) 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;

5 days vacation leave the first year, and 22 vacation days the second year;

When on campus, enjoy the parklike atmosphere working in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range:
$61,154- $67,421 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agree