Manager of Development, Awards (Education)

TL;DR

Manager of Development, Awards (Education): Managing fundraising operations and resource development for awards programs with an accent on donor relationship management and strategic planning. Focus on coordinating complex stakeholder relationships and securing major gifts to support university funding priorities.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $8,305.08 - $12,952.33 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a leading global research university committed to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

What you will do

• Manage development programs and resource development activities totaling $5M+ annually.
• Coordinate operational efforts and manage the prospect pipeline strategy for the unit.
• Maintain complex relationships with major donors, senior university administration, and multi-unit stakeholders.
• Oversee unit administrative operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, and donations reporting.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Development Officers and support staff.
• Develop and manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects ($50,000 and up).

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in fundraising, alumni relations, or advancement.
• Expertise in using the Blackbaud relationship management system.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Nice to have

• Experience in Major-Gift fundraising and skilled in strategy development.
• In-depth knowledge of hirify.global-wide priorities, projects, and opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong commitment to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunity to work with senior university administration and high-profile donors.
• Support for professional development and staff growth.
• Fixed-term leave replacement contract.