Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> Development

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

13 October 2025

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$75,755.00 - $98,528.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Fundraising

About this Opportunity

The world is changing. It needs our critical thinking to address today’s complex challenges. And the University of Victoria (UVic) is ready. Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact. The Alumni and Development team at UVic connects alumni and community to UVic’s vision as outlined in the university’s 2023 strategic plan: Distinctly UVic.

Reporting to the Manager, Leadership Giving, the Leadership Giving Officer, is responsible for developing, managing, and stewarding a portfolio of donors/prospects in collaboration with fundraising colleagues as part of the Leadership Giving program and services designed to facilitate lifelong relationships with UVic donors, alumni and students.

This role will be required to work independently and demonstrate a high level of initiative while being in a dynamic team environment where flexibility and multi-tasking is essential.

*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $75,755 - $83,525 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $98,528 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Mandate:

The Leadership Giving Officer is responsible for developing, managing, and stewarding a portfolio of donors/prospects in collaboration with fundraising colleagues as part of the Leadership Giving program and services designed to facilitate lifelong relationships with UVic donors, alumni, and students.

Alumni & Development is the unit of the university responsible for creating strong relationships and building philanthropic commitment between the University of Victoria and its alumni and friends.

It comprises a committed staff team who work both centrally and in faculties and units to identify opportunities where faculty, staff, donors, and alumni can be instrumental to enhancing UVic’s programs, research, and student support. Leadership Giving is responsible for raising gifts in the range of $1,000-$24,999 for UVic’s strategic fundraising priorities.

Objectives:

Working in collaboration with their central and faculty-based fundraising colleagues, the Leadership Giving Officer manages a portfolio of prospects and donors with the goal of identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gift donors, as well as working collaboratively with Development Officers in identifying, qualifying, and referring major and planned gift prospects.

This role will be required to work independently and demonstrate a high level of initiative while being in a dynamic team environment where flexibility and multi-tasking is essential.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and proven analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Understanding of fundraising practices and principles.

• Proven track record achieving fundraising and activity goals.

• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of internal and external partners.

• Use sound judgment in the wording and the inclusion of pertinent and sensitive information.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proven track record of achieving project goals on time and producing high-quality deliverables.

• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.

Assets:

• Proven track record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts of $1,000+ range.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM.
• Experience with higher education and/or a complex organization.
• Grant writing experience.
• Knowledge of volunteer engagement best practices in peer-to-peer solicitations.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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