Development Officer – Faculty of Medicine

About the role

Are you an experienced fundraiser interested in making a meaningful impact on some of the most pressing health challenges through cutting‑edge research and education? The UBC Faculty of Medicine is seeking a Development Officer to join our health‑care philanthropy team. This role offers the chance to grow your fundraising career within a collaborative, high‑performing team that helps raise over $90 million each year.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major‑gift prospects and donors.
• Manage a portfolio of 75‑125 major‑gift prospects, conduct 100‑125 face‑to‑face visits annually, and solicit gifts of $50,000 or more.
• Prepare proposals and work with donors to secure priority project gifts, targeting 20‑25 major‑gift solicitations each year.
• Ensure donor recognition, acknowledgment, and stewardship programs are in place.
• Generate donor and prospect solicitation materials and correspondence.

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant discipline and at least three years of professional fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and ability to respect diverse perspectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with donors and internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• MS Windows