Major gifts fundraising and donor stewardship define this Development Officer position, combining prospecting with in-person and virtual meetings on and off campus.
The Development Officer manages an assigned faculty or unit portfolio and delivers an effective development and fundraising plan. This position identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift donors and planned giving opportunities. The work requires communication, critical thinking, organization, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities: Build unit work plans supporting approved fundraising priorities
Meet annual activity metrics and personal fundraising targets
Develop solicitation strategies for individual constituents
Execute strategies with university colleagues




Advise on donor strategy and fundraising best practices
Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience
Fundraising experience in post-secondary or nonprofit sectors
Proven record achieving fundraising and activity goals
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Commitment to truth, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Apply donor cultivation, major gift solicitation, and fundraising strategy skills across an assigned faculty or unit portfolio.

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📌 Major Gifts Development Officer (British Columbia)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 British Columbia