[Hiring] Senior Director of Philanthropic Programs @Unitarian Universalist Assoc of Congregations.

Role Description

To lead the Unitarian Universalist Association’s philanthropic growth by overseeing major gifts, planned giving, congregational giving, and grant programs — building the strategies, teams, and donor relationships that advance the UUA’s mission and long-term financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including 5+ years leading major or principal gifts programs.
• Proven track record designing and executing multi-year fundraising strategies with measurable results.
• Experience supervising and developing fundraising professionals.
• Strong analytical, planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex ideas clear and compelling.
• Proficiency with donor management systems and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and effective working relationships with donors, staff, and external partners.
• Occasional travel required for donor meetings, events, and organizational gatherings.
• Some evenings and weekends required to support donor engagement activities.
• Experience in a values-based, mission-driven, or faith-based organization.
• Familiarity with planned giving strategies and blended gift approaches.
• Knowledge of Unitarian Universalist principles and commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
• 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.

Requirements

• This position is graded as a PD3, with a salary midpoint of $116,700. Depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographical location, candidates can expect offers that may range from 10–15% below or above the midpoint.

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. Submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal 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.