Mandate:
The Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for program implementation and coordination of annual giving programs. This position is instrumental in the on-going planning and delivery of multi-channel fundraising appeals and donor stewardship initiatives designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UVic donors, alumni and students.
Alumni & Development is the unit of the university responsible for creating strong relationships and building philanthropic commitment between the University of Victoria and its alumni and friends. It comprises a committed staff team who work both centrally and in faculties and units to identify opportunities where faculty, staff, donors, and alumni can be instrumental to enhancing UVic’s programs, research, and student support.
The Annual Giving Office collaborates with faculties and units to deliver fundraising programs and communications to encourage philanthropy and engagement amongst faculty, staff, friends, and 130,000+ alumni.
The role of the Annual Giving Coordinator is to provide direct support to the planning and execution of an effective annual giving program.
Objectives:
The Annual Giving Coordinator will be responsible for fulfilling activities and duties that support the university’s annual giving efforts. The incumbent will execute annual giving appeals, for both pan-university and unit-specific fundraising priorities, through copy writing and editing, data management, and graphic design. They will lead effective annual giving-level donor relations initiatives related to annual giving appeals and the Monthly Giving Club. They will assist with maintaining giving software platforms and online giving pages. They will also correspond with donors, through phone and email, with a high degree of professionalism.
This role will be required to work independently and demonstrate a high level of initiative while being in a dynamic team environment where flexibility and multi-tasking is essential.
