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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> Development

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$84,211.00 - $109,532.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG12

Start Date

10/19/2026

End Date

10/20/2028

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

About this Opportunity

The world is changing. It needs our critical thinking to address today’s complex challenges. And the University of Victoria (UVic) is ready. Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact. The University of Victoria is seeking a Development Officer (DO) to join the Alumni and Development team and help connect alumni and community to UVic’s vision as outlined in the university’s 2023 strategic plan: Distinctly UVic.

The DO works with Alumni and Development colleagues and academic leadership to inspire major gift ($50,000 +) and principal gift ($1,000,000+) -level donations through authentic, trust-based relationships across campus and within the broader community. A typical day might include but not be limited to advising Faculty and unit leaders on philanthropic strategies, soliciting donors and qualifying prospects, drafting and editing correspondence, case statements,



proposals and other communication pieces; research and stewardship activities; operations and project management; community relations; maintaining and updating confidential files and information systems, and liaising with all areas of Alumni and Development. This role provides the incumbent the chance to learn about and share initiatives that aim to address real-world societal challenges in collaboration with a diverse group of subject matter experts. The DO seeks to inspire transformational gifts in partnership with donors whose values and goals align with those of UVic.

The DO will work both on and off campus, as appropriate, to attend in-person and virtual meetings and events. They will maintain a working space within the Alumni and Development office and may also have touch-down spots within the various units they partner with. UVic seeks to provide a vibrant on-campus experience and responsive suite of services for our students, faculty, staff and community. Connections to campus, students, clients and colleagues are necessary to some degree in all roles.

About Alumni and Development:

Alumni Relations and Development is the division of the university responsible for creating robust relationships and building philanthropic commitment between the University of Victoria and its alumni,



friends and community members with the goal of increasing personal involvement and commitment to the philanthropic support of the university’s academic mission and priorities. Development provides fundraising expertise and assistance and coordinates and integrates fundraising initiatives for the university community to achieve optimal long-term results with donors.

About the position

The Development Officer, Faculty of Science is a two-year term position responsible for developing and advancing philanthropic fundraising initiatives that cultivate major and principal gifts, such as:

- Identifying potential individual, corporate, or foundation major and principal gift donors.
- Developing a strategy to move potential donors toward making a gift to a faculty or other projects in which the prospect expresses a preference and interest.
- Working with the Dean/unit leader, Director and other appropriate individuals to develop and cultivate relationships with potential donors.
- Researching and preparing proposals and case for support material; drafting and editing correspondence, case documents and other communication pieces.
- Collaborating with senior leadership and Alumni and Development team members.
- Achieving a personal fundraising target as determined annually.
- Working within UVic and Development Office procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Adhering to national standards of ethical fundraising as set out by AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) and CAGP (Canadian Association of Gift Planners).
- Managing related administration, including maintaining and updating confidential files and information systems; creating briefing notes for faculty and university leadership for donor meetings.

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📌 Development Officer (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
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