Portfolio Manager

Fredericton - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 59696 - 81360

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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The Opportunity

Closing Date: September 19 2025 at 4:30 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 3-year Term Fredericton Campus On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week (Winter Hours)

Salary Range: $59696 - $81360 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Executive Director Development & Donor Relations the Portfolio Manager will support 2-3 front-line fundraising staff in the planning and implementation of fundraising schedules including but not limited to: coordinating appointments and travel finding efficiencies in scheduling and costs and maintaining donor correspondence.

Position Summary:

Track meeting outcomes and ensure appropriate follow-up is taken.
Support fundraising and stewardship staff to develop and implement customized stewardship plans for key prospects on an annual basis.
Solicit low and mid-level leadership gift prospects.
Follow-up on outstanding commitments and renewing donor commitments.
Monitor progress within fundraisers portfolios.
As appropriate help draft Gift Agreements using established processes and help facilitate the creation of new accounts.
Support fundraising staff with the administrative work involved with planned giving and bequests.
Collaborate closely with research staff and project management staff to onboard new projects into the portfolio and remain current on institutional priorities.
Coordinate the preparation of all meeting documents.
Help front-line fundraisers satisfy back-office demands while they are travelling.
Conduct basic research in the Ellucian Advance CRM database.
Assist front-line fundraisers to enter contact reports into the CRM or other software as required and with daily writing tasks.
Host donors and alumni on campus as appropriate.
Support and attend special events attend staff meetings and other internal meetings as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

Two-year business administration or office management diploma or equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Three to five years experience in a senior administrative role preferably in a post-secondary or fundraising environment.

Additional Strengths:

Must have a strong administrative background and ability to deal professionally with the public.
Superior communication skills. The ability to exercise tact diplomacy and professionalism.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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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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