Development Coordinator, Corporate & Foundation Relations

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Do you love learning and working with people? Are you highly organized, a multitasker, have great technical and writing skills and someone who is able to see the bigger picture? Then you might be the person we are looking for! The Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team is looking for a Development Coordinator to join our team. The CFR unit is a highly collaborative and successful major gift fundraising team within the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. CFR works with UBC's leading corporate and foundation donors to enhance the student experience and advance UBC's role in some of the world's most sophisticated issues.

Reporting to the Advancement Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations, you will have access to some of the best fundraising peers in Canada. We are a team that values diversity, learning, and respect for each other and build this on top of a foundation of collegiality, support and professionalism (also fun!). If you are a driven, authentic, self-motivated and a detail-oriented team player who is capable and willing to take on a variety of tasks to get the job done, we want to help you advance your career on our team.

At UBC, we believe 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. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

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

Organizational Status

Reports to: One of: Advancement Officer, Associate Director, Manager, Director, Senior Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development.

Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising.

Contacts: Donors, outside community groups and organizations.

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Performed

• 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.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Programs conducted by the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio on behalf of the University are very public. The financial and moral responsibility to the University and to donors is significant. The interactions of this position with donors and others external to the University can have serious implications for the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors, embarrassment to UBC and its senior administration and can result in the loss of significant financial support to the University

Supervision Received
Works under direction from manager to achieve objectives. Work is reviewed for achievement of objectives, soundness of judgement and quality of work.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
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

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Effective computer skills.
• Proven ability to interact effectively and positively with staff, managers and donors.