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University of Victoria

Development Officer

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 12, 2026

Original job description

Mandate

Jointly reporting to the hiring Associate Director of Faculty Development, and to the Dean or unit head of an assigned portfolio, or a Senior Development Officer (SDO) if in place, the Development Officer (DO) develops and manages their assigned faculty/unit(s) portfolio by establishing and delivering an effective development and fundraising plan. The DO identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift donors, and planned giving opportunities through prospecting, one-on-one meetings, and developing meaningful connections with donors, prospects, staff, and faculty members.

Objectives

Work with Alumni and Development colleagues to build a unit work plan to obtain annually raised major gifts in support of the Faculty/unit’s approved priority fundraising projects and in support of the University's mission and goals.
Meet activity metrics outlined annually with supervisor including face to face meetings, qualifications, major gift solicitations, major gifts closed, stewardship actions and collaborative major gift solicitations.
Achieve a personal fundraising target as determined annually.
Develop detailed solicitation strategies and tactics for each constituent and work with the university colleagues to execute these strategies.
Assuming a confident and informed relationship in advising on donor strategy and fundraising best practices.

Work Environment

The DO works both on and off campus, as appropriate, to attend in-person and virtual meetings and events with the Associate Director, Dean/unit Head, volunteers, faculty members, staff and donors. The DO maintains a working space within their assigned faculty/unit(s).

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience in the post-secondary or non-profit sector. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Proven track record achieving fundraising and activity goals
Demonstrated maturity, self-confidence and poise to deal appropriately with a wide variety of people and situations from the student level to high-profile community leaders
Open to learning and development, and willing to accept new challenges and assignments
Proven track record of achieving project goals on time and producing high quality deliverables
Effectively administer, organize, plan and manage time
Use sound judgment in the wording and the inclusion of pertinent and sensitive information
Assuming a confident and informed relationship with the Dean/unit head in advising donor strategy and fundraising best practices
Act as a “university community member” who is mindful of work that may be appealing to a donor from other faculties or areas of practice and make connections within the university and community

Assets Or Preferences

A CFRE designation is preferred
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
A strong knowledge and experience of university environment, policies, procedures and core business systems is an asset

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Responsibilities

Manage an assigned faculty or unit portfolio by developing and delivering fundraising plans aligned with approved priorities and the university’s mission. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors and planned giving prospects, while coordinating strategies with university colleagues and meeting annual fundraising and activity targets.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in the post-secondary or nonprofit sector, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates should demonstrate fundraising success, strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to advise senior faculty or unit leaders on donor strategy; a CFRE designation is preferred.

Skills

Fundraising
Major Gift Solicitation
Donor Cultivation
Donor Stewardship
Prospect Research
Planned Giving
Solicitation Strategy
Relationship Building
Project Management
Administrative Organization
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Communication
Time Management
Collaboration
Judgment and Discretion

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Keywords

Alumni and Development
Higher Education
Nonprofit
Fundraising
Major Gifts
Planned Giving
Donor Prospecting
Donor Qualification
Donor Cultivation
Donor Solicitation
Donor Stewardship
Fundraising Plans
Solicitation Strategies
Activity Metrics
Portfolio Management
Project Management
CFRE
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Truth and Reconciliation
University Policies and Procedures
Business Systems

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