Development Officer
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CAD 76626 - 104433
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Closing Date: July 4 2025 at 4:00 PM
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
Development and Donor Relations (DDR) is a unit within the Universitys Advancement portfolio responsible for the cultivation solicitation and stewardship of private donations made to UNB.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time Continuing Fredericton Location On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 7:45 am - 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Salary Range: $76626 - $104433 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Executive Director Development & Donor Relations the Development Officer manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and develops strategies to support the full gift cycle from prospect identification through cultivation solicitation recognition and stewardship.
- Manage a portfolio of 100-200 prospective donors.
- Identify cultivate solicit and steward annual major and planned gift donors and prospects.
- Connect with individuals corporations and/or foundations through visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets.
- Contribute to volunteer engagement efforts to maximize the volunteer experience including the fundraising campaign cabinet members.
- Implement day-to-day development strategies and activities to ensure their integration into the Universitys overall development program.
- Coordinate and lead short and long-range strategic planning activities to create and implement annual campaign fundraising goals and objectives.
- Plan and conduct programs and activities designed to increase the visibility of UNB to internal & external constituencies.
- Research write edit and/or oversee the preparation of persuasive and accurate solicitations proposals case statements reports correspondence and other development-related communication materials.
- Collaborate with advancement colleagues deans and volunteers to develop and implement strategies to secure financial support for approved fundraising initiatives.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with UNB faculty and staff development colleagues and appropriate board members to maximize the Universitys total gift revenue strategic University leadership travel and visit schedule and solicitation efforts.
- Effectively use the Universitys prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors prospects alumni and volunteers in coordination with University objectives.
- Leverage research on identified prospects to create strategies to match prospects interests to University fundraising priorities
WHAT YOU BRING
- A University Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in fundraising or a significant background in a related professional field which may include client/business development sales or marketing.
Additional Strengths:
- Ability to secure major grants and gifts from individuals corporations foundations and other private funding sources.
- Ability to plan and implement long and short-range development initiatives in conjunction with strategic planning processes.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to conduct research gather data analyze information and prepare effective accurate and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives.
- Strong database management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and experience in managing events and other complex activities in support of development objectives.
- Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
- Community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
- Ability to travel within North America.
- Current drivers license
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the non-union Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
