Development Coordinator

Mandate

The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to development programs. This position is instrumental in the on-going planning and delivery of fundraising programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UVic donors, alumni and students.

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

It comprises a committed staff team who work both centrally and in faculties and units to identify opportunities where faculty, staff, donors, and alumni can be instrumental to enhancing UVic’s programs, research, and student support.

The role of the Development Coordinator is to provide direct support to the planning and execution of an effective major gift program.

Objectives

The Development 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.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Experience writing briefing notes and reports for senior executives.
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro

Assets

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