Lead major gift fundraising at UBC through prospect strategy and donor engagement. This role manages a defined development program and complex relationships.The Associate Director works within Development and Alumni Engagement, partnering with senior management to secure private and public sector support.

Responsibilities include portfolio management, face-to-face meetings, solicitations, proposals, and donor stewardship. The position provides specialized development expertise to university units.Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of 75–150 major gift prospectsConduct face-to-face discovery, cultivation,



and solicitation meetingsDevelop strategies for identifying and stewarding major donorsPrepare proposals and solicitation materials for priority projectsCoordinate donor recognition, acknowledgment, and stewardship programsRequirements:

Specialized expertise in a particular area of development workAbility to manage annual development activity exceeding one million dollarsCapacity to make 20–25 major gift solicitations annuallyStrong judgment with donors and senior administratorsTact, diplomacy, and sensitivity in fundraising communicationsApply major gift strategy, relationship management, and fundraising expertise as an Associate Director supporting UBC’s development goals.

📌 Associate Director Major Gifts Ubc (Winnipeg)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Winnipeg