Associate Director, Faculty of Medicine

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$8,305 - CA$12,952•Onsite

About The Position

This fundraiser position is responsible for generating strategic prospect contact at the major gift level. The Associate Director is responsible for managing a defined development program at an average $1.5+ million level, or resource development activity at an average $1+ million annually. Responsible for managing a minimum of 75-150 prospects, making 20-25 solicitations and raising a minimum average of $1+ M annually. The Associate Director works in partnerships with senior management to facilitate maximum private and public sector support; develops and implements comprehensive and complex plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects and donors and develops and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and meets potential prospects on a one-on one basis. The position will ensure appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place and oversees the generation of donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence, and will have some administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

University degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of five years of related job experience including experience in fundraising alumni relations, advancement experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree and/or an undergraduate degree in commerce, marketing or economics is preferred.
Proven experience in Major-Gift fundraising and skilled in strategy development.
Thorough knowledge of the university environment and academic structure is preferred.
Experience working with a centralized fundraising system an asset.
Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement at all times.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with strategic thinking and skills in conflict resolution.
Strong conceptual abilities combined with high attention to detail.
Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects with imposed deadlines; ability to formulate strategic plans; effective communication skills, verbal and written; strong interpersonal and negotiation skills required in liaising with major donors, corporate executives and senior university administration; proven ability to work with the University’s senior-most donors to advance the University’s mission; tact, diplomacy, discretion and sound judgment required.
The incumbent should have the ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others, in order to execute a variety of complex projects with imposed deadlines.
Computer experience required; MS Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

Works in partnership with senior management to facilitate maximum private and public sector support for the University, with a Faculty/unit specific individual annual dollar goal.
Develops and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects (75-150) making face-to-face visits (100-200 annually) for the purposes of discovery, cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects at the major gift level (defined as $50,000 and up). Responsible for coordinating and attending face-to-face prospect/donor meetings, with an expectation to meet annual benchmarks for these meetings.
Develops and implements a comprehensive plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Responsible for management of a portfolio of relationships.
Develops proposals and works with donors to generate gifts for priority projects. Develops and implements strategies for closing major gift solicitations, with an expectation to make solicitations (20-25 annually) at the major gift level.
Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgment and stewardship programs take place.
Generates donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

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In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.
An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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