Development Officer, Athletics & Recreation

Staff – Non Union Job Category M&P – AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried – Development & Alumni Engagement, Level C

Job Title:

Development Officer, Athletics & Recreation Department Operations 3 | Athletics & Recreation | Development & Alumni Engagement

Compensation Range: $7,502.25 – $10,788.33 CAD per month

Posting End Date:
July 20, 2026

Are you a fundraiser with a passion for sport who wants to build your career with a collaborative, hardworking team? We’re looking for a Development Officer to join UBC Athletics & Recreation’s Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) team. This position will focus on our mid-level giving and sponsorship pipeline to ensure that our varsity programs, marquee events, and donors feel connected to their area of impact.

We welcome your relationship-building, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Administer fundraising programs, including research, strategy development, proposal preparation, stewardship and moving fundraising accounts through the donor cycle, raising an average minimum of $0.75–1.5million annually.
• Support development activities of senior university administration by managing complex relationships with multi‑unit stakeholders.
• Participate in comprehensive plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors.
• Assist in developing strategies for closing gifts.
• Meet annual targets set by work‑plan goals and objectives; metrics are included if position has direct donor contact.
• Work in partnership with senior management to facilitate maximum private and public sector support for the unit.
• Develop and implement a plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and implement strategies for closing major gift solicitations and coordinate staffing for major gift solicitations.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of 75–125 major gift prospects, making 100–125 face‑to‑face visits annually for discovery, cultivation, and solicitation strategies (major gift ≥$50,000).
• Develop proposals and work with donors to generate gifts for priority projects, with an expectation to make 20–25 major‑gift solicitations annually.
• Ensure appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgment, and stewardship programs are in place.
• Generate donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The position is a critical point of contact for donors and university staff. Incorrect interpretation or communication of university policy or lack of tact, diplomacy or sensitivity could result in damaged relationships, loss of donations, or breach of stewardship obligations. The incumbent participates in decisions concerning planning, organization and utilization of staff, providing input into staff selection and job performance reviews.

Reports to:

Manager, Senior Associate Director, Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development.

Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising.

Contacts:
Donors and outside community groups and organizations.

Works independently with general direction from manager.

May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates, and support staff.

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• A degree in commerce, marketing, or economics.
• UBC‑wide knowledge and understanding of priorities, projects and opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge of the university environment and academic structure.
• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment.
• Computer experience required; MS Windows environment and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience working with a centralized fundraising system.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise work of others, execute complex projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for donors, coworkers and campus departments.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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