Associate Director – Faculty of Medicine Development

About the role

The Associate Director, Faculty of Medicine, leads a major‑gift development program for the University of British Columbia. This senior fundraising role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high‑value donors to support the Faculty of Medicine.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 75‑150 major‑gift prospects, generating at least $1 M in annual contributions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
• Collaborate with senior university leaders, including the VP of Development, the President, and the Dean’s office, to align fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities.
• Oversee creation of donor recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship programs.
• Prepare solicitation materials, correspondence, and reports for donors and internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing major‑gift fundraising programs with annual revenues of $1 M +.
• Strong ability to build relationships with senior donors, community leaders, and university officials.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and mentor junior development staff.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $8,305.08 – $12,952.33 CAD per month.
• Opportunity to impact medical education and research at a leading Canadian university.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment committed to equity and diversity.