Staff - Non Union
Job Category: M&P - AAPS Job Profile: AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level B Job Title: Writer, Annual Giving Department: Annual Giving | Development | Development & Alumni Engagement Compensation Range: $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD MonthlyThe 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.
Posting End Date: March 24, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date: Apr 16, 2026
You will be our resident storyteller who cares deeply about your audiences, and what is most important to them. Understanding how to structure your writing for different fundraising and communication mediums is your super power. In this role, you balance great writing with applying tested direct-response techniques that drive action—and gifts.
Great at managing multiple priorities in a high-volume environment, you are committed to delivering the best quality product you can—even when doing so at speed.
Your portfolio will include direct-response campaigns, small-run customized appeals, cases for support, peer-to-peer fundraising projects, internal communications and other fundraising materials.
As this is a writing position, please ensure you submit a cover letter. Candidates are encouraged to write in the style of direct-response, or to submit a sample of previously written direct-response pieces with their application.
Questions about the role or our team can be directed to annual.giving@ubc.ca.
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 Description Summary:
Is responsible for developing and delivering a full range of communications programs in support of the University’s fundraising and alumni engagement objectives; this may include writing general correspondence, alumni and donor communications related to both philanthropy and engagement, letters on behalf of UBC’s President or Faculty Dean, direct response materials, stewardship materials, and fundraising proposals/case statements. Provides strategic input on communications projects undertaken by Development units, directs internal and external individuals to ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency of messaging and content, and oversees the successful production of Development Communications.
Organizational Status:
Reports to: Manager, Director or Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Engagement
Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising
Contacts: Donors, outside community groups and organizations
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Work Performed:
Consequence of Error/Judgement:
Expected to function with a high degree of autonomy and independence, working under broad guidelines. Makes decisions requiring judgement in analyzing, organizing and presenting complex information. Makes recommendations on appropriate communications vehicles to achieve stated goals.
Supervision Received:
Works under direction from manager to achieve objectives. Work is reviewed for achievement of objectives, soundness of judgement and quality of work.
Supervision Given:
None.
Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications: