Manager of Development, Awards

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$8,305 - CA$12,952 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position is responsible for managing ongoing operations of development programs and/or resource development activities at a total program level of an average of $5+ million. As a Manager of Development, the incumbent coordinates and integrates operational efforts in all areas that affect fundraising in support of the overall fundraising program, and may be expected to personally raise major gifts in support of established funding priorities. Responsible for managing much of the liaison with other development and alumni engagement portfolio units; responsible for managing the strategy for the prospect pipeline; responsible for planning and reporting. Will work directly with senior university administration and manage complex relationships with multi-unit stakeholders. Annual targets to be set by workplan goals and objectives. If position has direct donor contact, metrics and financial goals are included as per the annual work plan.

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

• Experience in Major-Gift fundraising and skilled in strategy development.
• Requires UBC wide knowledge and understanding of priorities, projects and opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement at all times.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with 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 judgement required.
• The incumbent should have exceptional management abilities, including the ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others, in order develop the abilities of the fundraising team as well as to execute a variety of complex projects with imposed deadlines.
• Computer experience required; MS Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience working with a centralized fundraising system an asset.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Senior Director/Assistant Dean or Executive Director of Development, and senior management to facilitate maximum private and public sector support for the University.
• Oversees administrative operations of the unit, including: strategic administrative planning, overall workflow and information flow, including donations reporting, and records and the unit’s budget.
• Responsible for managing complex relationships involving donors, other campus units, other DAE units and colleagues and maintaining communications that are critical to the success of the fundraising program.
• Manages the liaison between the Faculty/unit and other development and alumni engagement portfolio units (i.e. Research, Prospect Management).
• Oversees implementation of appropriate donor recognition; ensuring acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place.
• May develop and manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects making face-to-face visits for the purposes of discovery, cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects at the major gift level (defined as $50,000 and up).
• May oversee and/or develop proposals and may work with donors to generate gifts for priority projects.
• Manages strategy for the donor pipeline, ensuring that donor records are up to date, and is expected to be an expert user of the Blackbaud relationship management system.
• Manages and motivates staff, responsible for hiring, training and terminating staff, conducts annual staff evaluations, performance reviews , ensuring benchmarks and performance goals are achieved.
• Plans and approves professional development for unit staff, reviews annual benchmarks and performance goals across the unit to ensure these are achieved.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
• Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level