Leadership Gifts Officer

Closing Date: October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Development & Donor Relations

Development and Donor Relations (DDR) is a unit within the University's Advancement portfolio, responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of private donations made to UNB.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 2-year Term| Fredericton Campus | On-Campus

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

Salary Range: $59,696 - $81,360 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Philanthropy Programs Manager, this position will manage a portfolio of 75 to 150 prospective donors with the capacity to donate between $1,000 and $5,000 annually. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these prospective donors.

Position Summary:

• Develop and implement tailored engagement strategies using a multichannel approach, including in person visits, video calls, etc.
• Guide donors through the process of establishing named awards.
• Mange existing pledges by updating payment details and following-up with donors as commitments near completion.
• Develop and implement a Leadership Annual Giving program to bridge the gap between the broad-based annual giving program and the major gifts program.
• Proactively identify new leadership annual giving prospects, increase donor participation and cultivate long-term donor loyalty.
• In collaboration with other members of the team, develop special affinity appeals and group giving fundraising campaigns.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A university degree or a background in a related professional field which may include client/business development, non-profit management, sales or marketing.
• A minimum of three years fundraising experience, with a preference for frontline fundraising experience. Experience with CRM systems and donor databases preferred.

Additional Strengths:

• Must have the ability to travel within New Brunswick.
• Excellent computer skills, with a high proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Strong database management skills would be an asset.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours

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.