Development Coordinator - UBC, Vancouver

The opportunity

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. 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. UBC believes 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.

Responsibilities

The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to development programs designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UBC donors, alumni, and students. Work performed includes:

• 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

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications, along with preferred skills for optimal success in the role:

• 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