Development Coordinator, Gift & Estate Planning

remote type:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements.

Staff - Non Union### ##
** Job Category
** M&P - AAPS##
** Job Profile
** AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level A### ##
** Job Title
** Development Coordinator, Gift & Estate Planning### ##
** Department
* * Gift & Estate Planning 3 | Development | Development & Alumni Engagement### ##
** Compensation Range**$5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.###

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** Posting End Date
** January 19, 2026
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* Note:

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
** Job End Date
** Ongoing*UBC’s Gift and Estate Planning unit is looking for a coordinator to help support our frontline fundraising team with donor identification, cultivation and stewardship as we work towards our multimillion-dollar annual goal. We need someone who is a strong communicator and collaborator, and who has great attention to detail. You'll be working on all aspects of fundraising strategy, everything from tracking and reporting to research to facilitating interactions and gifts through the full donor cycle.

Most of all, we want someone who is keen to learn the ins and outs of legacy giving with some of the most experienced specialized fundraisers there are as you advance your own career in philanthropy. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
* At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to development programs. This position is instrumental in the delivery of programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UBC donors, alumni and students. Participates in on-going fundraising planning.
** ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
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* Reports to:

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

Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising.

Contacts:
Donors, outside community groups and organizations.

Supervises:
No supervisory responsibilities.
** WORK PERFORMED
*** Supports the development and implementation of new unit initiatives that advance UBC`s strategic plan
* Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place;
* Develops and maintains a deep understanding and expert use of the University's donor and alumni database;
* Participates in on-going fundraising planning and practice and process development;
* Writes donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence;
* Researches and drafts fundraising proposals for senior management for presentation to donors;
* Develops unit analytical reports as requested by manager;
* Ensures processing of donor gifts, pledges and receipts;
* Develops and maintains processes and procedures as needed;
* Needs to accommodate flexible hours, attending events;
* Performs other related duties as required.
** CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR
** Programs conducted by the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio on behalf of the University are very public. The financial and moral responsibility to the University and to donors is significant. The interactions of this position with donors and others external to the University can have serious implications for the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors,…