[Hiring] Generosity Officer @Unitarian Universalist Assoc of Congregations.

Role Description

To grow the UUA’s institutional giving program by stewarding and deepening relationships with the foundations that already support the UUA; identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding new foundation, corporate and community partners; leading the UUA’s grant work from research through reporting; and bringing in new individual donors through institutional relationships and referrals, as a key part of the UUA’s relational fundraising strategy.

• Manage a portfolio of current foundation funders, including renewals, reports and ongoing relationship building.
• Research and qualify new foundations aligned with UUA values and priorities.
• Build and manage a grant calendar of deadlines, reports and renewals.
• Work with program staff to develop proposals, budgets, outcomes and impact data.
• Write and submit grant applications, letters of inquiry and reports.
• Build lasting relationships with foundation leaders and program officers.
• Identify corporations, businesses and community groups whose values align with the UUA.
• Develop sponsorship, matching gift and corporate giving opportunities.
• Create partnership proposals that connect funders to specific UUA initiatives.
• Identify new individual prospects through institutional relationships, family foundations, events and referrals.
• Refer donors to Major Gifts and Legacy Giving as relationships grow.
• Steward partners with timely thank-yous and impact reporting.
• Record all activity in Virtuous CRM.
• Work closely with the Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Congregational Giving, Stewardship and Development Operations and Finance teams.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor, the Vice Presidents, or the President.

Qualifications

• This position has a salary midpoint of $103,300. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographical location, with offers potentially ranging from 10-15% higher or lower than the midpoint.
• 7 or more years of fundraising experience, with a focus on grant writing and institutional giving.
• Proven success securing new grants from foundations and/or gifts from corporate partners.
• Experience managing grant renewals and funder reporting.
• Excellent writing skills, especially for proposals, budgets and reports.
• Experience building relationships with program officers and corporate partners.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Organized, with the ability to manage deadlines across many funders.
• Commitment to Unitarian Universalist values and the UUA’s mission.
• Experience with a donor database such as Virtuous, Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Experience with individual donor prospect research is a plus.
• Based in the Western United States (preferred).
• Understanding of issues around anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism.
• Work or lived experience with BIPOC communities is of particular value.
• Eagerness to work in an organization in which the dismantling of white supremacy is a high priority.

How to Apply

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] .

Company Description

The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice.

• Our normal workweek is 35 hours.
• We pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums.
• 10% towards retirement (after one year).
• Generous paid time-off policies.
• We are a great place to work, and we value diversity.
• The UUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all.