Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P; - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Development &

- Alumni Engagement, Level C Job Title Senior Advancement Officer, Donor Relations, Faculty of Medicine Department Medicine Development 1

Compensation Range $7,727.33 - $11,112.00 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date August 20, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date Ongoing

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. 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 Senior Advancement Officer, Donor Relations is responsible for shaping and advancing donor relations strategy through impactful, donor-centric initiatives that strengthen major gift fundraising. The role leads the development, implementation, and ongoing management of specific programs that support donor acknowledgement, recognition, stewardship, and engagement to strengthen relationships and enhance the overall donor experience. Working closely with Development colleagues, faculty leadership, and internal partners, the position provides strategic leadership and guidance for donor relations practices supporting major and principal gift donors.

Organizational Status Reporting to one of the Manager of Development, Director of Development, Senior Director Development, Assistant Dean, or Executive Director, and working closely with UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising, operations, finance and administration. In addition, is responsible for developing strong working relationships with strategic partners, donors, outside community groups and organizations as required

Work Performed Works collaboratively with Faculty of Medicine leadership, Development , Strategic Initiatives, and other internal partners to advance integrated donor relations and engagement initiatives that strengthen philanthropic relationships and support Faculty priorities

Develops and implements donor acknowledgement, recognition, stewardship, and engagement approaches and tools aligned with donor intent, institutional priorities, and advancement objectives

Collaborates with Development colleagues and faculty leadership to advance coordinated donor engagement strategies, donor relations planning, and donor-facing activities

Works closely with fundraising team to provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise on donor experience, donor relations practices, recognition, and engagement approaches for key donor accounts and initiatives

Develops and implements multi-year engagement and donor relations plans for key donor relationships, particularly $1M+ donor accounts

Develops and implements processes, tools, frameworks, and best practices to support consistent, high-quality donor relations program delivery across the Faculty

Ensures donor relations insights, engagement history, and stewardship plans are appropriately captured and shared to support continuity, coordinated planning, and informed donor engagement





Assesses and evaluates donor relations activities to support continuous improvement, strategic planning, and advancement outcomes

Key Responsibilities Donor Relations Strategy &

- Leadership Leads the execution, implementation, and evaluation of major gift donor relations strategies, including long-term, scalable, curated approaches to donor engagement, acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship

Partners with fundraising team to shape stewardship strategies for major and principal gift donors, ensuring coordinated, donor-centric approaches that strengthen long-term philanthropic relationships

Integrates donor relations strategy within the broader Faculty and UBC priorities and objectives Stewardship &

- Donor Engagement Oversight Oversees the planning and delivery of stewardship activities for major and principal gift donors, ensuring timely, meaningful, and personalized engagement

Establishes and manages stewardship and recognition frameworks aligned with donor intent, institutional standards, and strategic priorities

Ensures quality and effectiveness in donor-facing activities across the Faculty

Leads the development of donor engagement approaches that strengthen long-term relationships and support donor retention and renewal Advisory Support &

- Partnership Partners with fundraisers, Development colleagues, and faculty leadership to inform, guide, and strengthen the implementation of donor engagement strategies

Works with DAE Donor Relations to ensure alignment with DAE initiatives

Serves as a subject matter expert on donor relations, providing guidance on stewardship practices, donor experience, acknowledgment, and recognition to colleagues across the Faculty

Acts as a strategic partner to frontline fundraising teams by strengthening stewardship and engagement approaches that support broader fundraising and relationship management objectives Program Development &

- Management Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of donor relations programs and multi-year engagement strategies focused on key donor segments, particularly $1M+ donor accounts

Establishes and manages processes and tools to support consistent, high-quality program delivery and alignment with Faculty priorities

Develops and implements donor relations standards, processes, and best practices to support a coordinated and strategic approach to donor engagement Cross-functional Leadership &

- Coordination Leads cross-functional collaboration with Development, Strategic Initiatives, Advancement Operations, Alumni, and other internal partners to align priorities and support the effective delivery of donor engagement initiatives

Facilitates integrated planning, messaging, and execution of key donor-facing activities across the Faculty Reporting and Communications Provides strategic input into donor impact reporting, stewardship communications, briefing materials and recognition planning to ensure alignment with donor relations strategy, donor intent, and Faculty priorities

Tracks and analyzes donor relations activities and outcomes to inform planning, support decision-making, and demonstrate the impact of donor engagement efforts

Performs other related duties as required Consequence of Error/Judgement The incumbent leads and coordinates many of the Faculty of Medicine’s most visible donor-facial engagement and donor relations activities. Errors in judgment, communication, coordination, or donor relations execution could negatively impact donor confidence,



long-term philanthropic relationships, institutional reputation, and future giving opportunities. The incumbent works with highly engaged major and principal gift donors, including individuals with significant philanthropic capacity and influence.

Poor judgment, inconsistent donor relations practices, inaccurate communications, or failure to appropriately manage donor expectations and recognition activities could have significant financial and reputational consequences for the Faculty and University.

Supervision Received The incumbent works under general direction according to broad objectives. Works independently with discretion relating to donor negotiations, policy administration and interpretation, and administrative responsibilities.

Supervision Given May supervise Development Coordinators and support staff.

Minimum Qualifications Experience: University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related 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

Preferred Qualifications 5-7 years of progressive experience in donor relations, advancement, stewardship, or communications

Comprehensive understanding of fundraising principles, best practices, and donor engagement strategies

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing donor engagement, stewardship, or donor relations strategies

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders within a complex organizational environment

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage a range of audiences

Proven ability to lead, influence, and guide initiatives and teams to achieve ambitious goals

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a complex organizational structure

Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM databases (e.g., LINKS), with experience using project management tools or systems preferred The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, 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. Are you ready to embrace the future together? 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. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

📌 Senior Advancement Officer, Donor Relations, Faculty of Medicine (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver