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The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at MIT in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 350,000 citizens and scientists that includes people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students.
UCS strives for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Our specific focus areas include global warming, renewable energy, advanced vehicle technology, nuclear power safety, nuclear weapons and related security issues, preserving the integrity of science, and sustainable agriculture.
The Position:
Under the supervision of the Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for advancing the major gifts program, primarily through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. The Major Gifts Officer is part of a leadership gifts team that shares responsibility for raising over $8 million per year in major gifts (defined as gifts $10,000 and larger).
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. Oversees and coordinates all cultivation and solicitation activities of his/her portfolio, developing and executing individualized prospect plans. Develops strong relationships with a national constituency of donors and prospects via in-person, e-mail, mail, and phone contact, conveying UCS priorities and accomplishments in an inspiring manner, answering questions and concerns, and matching interests with opportunities for support.
Responsible for meeting and monitoring progress on revenue goals as well as goals for donor contact and solicitor activity levels. Travel up to 30% of time.
Develops persuasive proposals and reports to individual donors and family foundations, meeting all deadlines.
Coordinates with other staff on accurate gift accounting, timely gift acknowledgment; management of donor information in Raiser’s Edge database, solicitation of prospects via direct mail, and other areas of overlap.
Basic Knowledge:
Position requires development experience, including major gifts/leadership gifts cultivation, solicitation and/or stewardship experience, as well as knowledge of data processing and data management systems. Ability to manage complex projects and multiple tasks with thorough attention to detail and follow through; plan, organize and communicate effectively; work across department functions; and superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Familiarity with and interest in UCS issues strongly preferred.
Experience:
Position requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and three to five years in development. Demonstrated success in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from individuals. Demonstrated success managing and prioritizing tasks associated with major gifts work including project management, writing successful and compelling proposals, experience using donor tracking systems, and stewardship activities. Must demonstrate superior interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships and multiple tasks with ease and initiative and be energetic, intellectually curious and a good listener. Strong computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Office suite and constituent databases necessary (experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus). Ability to travel up to 30%.
To apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@ucsusa.org and include “Major Gifts Officer” in the subject line. Email materials by Word Documents only. No calls.
