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.

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