Associate Director, Relationship and Fund Development
Apply NowCompany: University of the Fraser Valley
Location: Abbotsford, BC V2S 0A1
Description:
Associate Director, Relationship and Fund Development
Relationship and Fund Development
Abbotsford (King Road)
Application deadline: May 2, 2025
Job Number:
J0425-0729
Status:
Permanent
Open Positions:
1
Salary Scale:
Exempt Staff Salary Scale
Hours/Week:
35
Salary:
$99,050.00 - $145,273.00/Year
Compensation Details:
Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (PSEC)
Position Description
Job Summary
As a key member of the Vice-President, Community Engagement's leadership team, the Associate Director, Relationship and Fund Development ensures the smooth daily operation of the department. They coordinate and implement fundraising programs such as annual and legacy giving, major gifts and planned giving campaigns, and oversee general operations and donor engagement. The Associate Director fosters relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to enhance philanthropic support for and with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), and represents the University on request at community, networking and business events and on volunteer boards and committees to build the University's profile, and to identify and cultivate donors and prospects.
The Associate Director works closely with the Director, team members, and institutional stakeholders to align fundraising activities with UFV's strategic priorities, which include student awards, education programs, capital projects, and research initiatives, and as aligned with the university's mission and vision.
Qualifications
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'emylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW - which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Please note: you should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied to this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at webhelp.njoyn or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).
Are you interested in this job?
Relationship and Fund Development
Abbotsford (King Road)
Application deadline: May 2, 2025
Job Number:
J0425-0729
Status:
Permanent
Open Positions:
1
Salary Scale:
Exempt Staff Salary Scale
Hours/Week:
35
Salary:
$99,050.00 - $145,273.00/Year
Compensation Details:
Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (PSEC)
Position Description
Job Summary
As a key member of the Vice-President, Community Engagement's leadership team, the Associate Director, Relationship and Fund Development ensures the smooth daily operation of the department. They coordinate and implement fundraising programs such as annual and legacy giving, major gifts and planned giving campaigns, and oversee general operations and donor engagement. The Associate Director fosters relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to enhance philanthropic support for and with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), and represents the University on request at community, networking and business events and on volunteer boards and committees to build the University's profile, and to identify and cultivate donors and prospects.
The Associate Director works closely with the Director, team members, and institutional stakeholders to align fundraising activities with UFV's strategic priorities, which include student awards, education programs, capital projects, and research initiatives, and as aligned with the university's mission and vision.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, public relations, or a related discipline) from a recognized, post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in fundraising, including a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably within a post-secondary or non-profit environment.
- Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic support, managing donor relationships, and coordinating fundraising programs.
- Proven leadership, project management, and administrative capabilities, including hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Excellent administrative and operational skills, including budget development, monitoring and reconciliation.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create compelling donor-focused materials.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in order to deal effectively with complex tasks and issues.
- Exceptional communication skills and diplomacy; ability to inspire and lead teams.
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure, independently, and as a team player.
- Advanced experience tracking donor lifecycle management in a CRM, preferably Raiser's Edge/NXT.
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office required.
- Understanding human resource management practices and supervisory experience are required.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation an asset.
- Knowledge of and experience working in the Fraser Valley an asset.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and accommodate daily and weekly events, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet the demands of the role.
- Create and implement plans - shape, align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
- Lead change - Remain flexible, adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
- Cultivate collaborative relationships - Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
- Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself, staff and faculty, effective teams, and our culture of excellence.
- Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstance.
- Infuse Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Lead by example, valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity, inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'emylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW - which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Please note: you should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied to this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at webhelp.njoyn or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).
Are you interested in this job?