Senior Development Officer

Closing Date: March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM

DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS

The Office of Development and Donor Relations (DDR) is a unit within the Advancement portfolio, responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of private donations made to UNB. The Senior Development Officer is a member of the institutional advancement team, which includes alumni relations, development & donor relations, and communications and marketing on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | On Campus

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

Salary Range: The position is funded by the University Budget with a salary range commensurate with experience and qualifications.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Donor Relations, the Senior Development Officer is responsible for the design, development, and management of a comprehensive program of focused solicitation strategies to persuasively present the University's campaign priorities.

• Work closely with advancement colleagues, deans, and volunteers to develop and implement strategies to secure financial support for approved fundraising initiatives. Identify, cultivate, and solicit donors and prospects.
• Manage a portfolio of 100 - 200 donors and prospects. Ensure solicitations and/or meaningful stewardship contacts are undertaken with all donors and prospects on an annual basis.
• Undertake 150 - 250 unique personal visits with donors and prospects annually.
• Achieve 300/400 donor and prospect moves annually.
• Make 50+ solicitations annually.
• Raise $750,000 - $1,000,000 annually.
• Identify 50 new prospects annually.
• Develop a sound knowledge of UNB, its faculties, programs, centres, and history.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree required
• Minimum of five to seven years' fundraising experience.

Additional Strengths

• Proven record of outstanding achievement or a significant background in a related professional field which may include client/business development, sales, or marketing.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A high level of accountability and sound, mature judgement. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Team player with the ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment.
• Experience working with and motivating volunteers.
• Willingness to work some non-traditional hours.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Mircrosoft Office) and CRM competence
• Ability to travel both within and outside New Brunswick and Canada.
• Knowledge of UNB and its advancement mandate is a definite asset.

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, Indigenous 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.