The Senior Development Officer (SDO) is a strategic partner to the Dean and Faculty leadership, responsible for advancing the Faculty’s fundraising priorities through major gift development, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship.

The Senior Development

Officer (SDO) is a strategic partner to the Dean and Faculty leadership, responsible for advancing the Faculty’s fundraising priorities through major gift development, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship. Develop detailed solicitation strategies and tactics for each constituent in portfolio and work with the Dean/unit Head, volunteers and faculty members to execute these strategies Secure major and principal gifts aligned with Faculty/unit priorities and the University’s mission. Partner with university and faculty/unit leadership, as a trusted advisor, to articulate fundraising priorities and proposals Assume a confident and informed relationship with the Dean/unit leader in advising on donor strategy and fundraising best practices Support team development and operations by mentoring staff and ensuring accurate gift tracking and reporting.

The SDO works both on and off campus, as appropriate,



to attend in-person and virtual meetings and events with the Director, Dean/Unit Head, volunteers, Faculty members, staff and donors. The SDO maintains a working space within their assigned Faculty/unit(s). This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning workplace. Knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act, Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, complex gift agreements and some knowledge of gift planning vehicles Knowledge in Development practices and processes as well as systems used for day-to-day business is an asset Proven experience in project management within a large, complex institution is an asset (preferably post-secondary institution) Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals/tasks on time. Willingness to travel regularly for donor engagement.

Organized self-starter with mentoring and coaching abilities. Knowledge of the local philanthropic market is an asset. #

📌 SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria