Major Gift Officer

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

MN Paid Leave

9 paid Holidays

Spiritual Retreat Day

Flexible schedule

Childcare—reduced rate for UGMTC Child

org. sponsorship

Job summary

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) seeks a Major Gift Officer in St. Paul, MN. The role focuses on raising funds from individual donors at the major gift level and managing a portfolio of prominent supporters to advance our mission.

The position reports to the Chief Development Officer and requires 5-10 years in development, nonprofit experience, and a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Strong donor relations and CRM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-10 years of development experience.
• Experience in human services and nonprofit sectors preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including day and evening shifts.
• Experience or desire to work with underserved communities and people experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of 150 major donors and prospects, cultivating gifts.
• Create and maintain moves management plans for each donor.
• Lead donor cycle activities from identification to stewardship.
• Maintain accurate donor records in database.
• Represent UGMTC's mission, vision, and values in all interactions.
• Conduct donor tours, stewardship outreaches, and occasional solicitations.
• Represent the organization at donor and community events.
• Collaborate with other departments to support residents and program objectives.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Proposals

Face-to-face asks

CRM (Salesforce)

Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Major Gift Officer

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Status: Full time Regular

Location: St. Paul, MN

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, some weekends and evenings as needed

Pay Range: $75,000 to $85,000 per year

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) provides Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction.

Mission: To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction.

Vision: To see all men, women and children healthy, whole and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.

Values: Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY: At the direction of the Chief Development Officer, the Major Gift Officer is primarily responsible for raising funds from individual donors who give or have the capacity to give at the major gift level ($10,000) to support the mission of UGMTC.

• Manages Portfolio of 150 major donors and prospects, intentionally cultivating them towards their best philanthropic gift and serving as a liaison between UGMTC and the donor.
• Creates and maintains individualized moves management plans for each assigned donor, including specific fundraising and cultivation goals.
• Works through the donor cycle with selected prospects from identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of all donors and donor prospect interactions in database.
• Speaks and writes clearly, professionally and persuasively in all interactions, representing the mission, vision and values of UGMTC
• Makes stewardship outreaches, provides tours, performs occasional solicitations, and responds to questions regarding UGMTC’s mission, programs and services from donors outside managed portfolio.
• Represents UGMTC at donor and community events.
• Maintains co-operative relationships and communication with other departments to ensure access and positive experiences for UGMTC residents and support achievement of program objectives.
• Represents the values and ethics of UGMTC when interacting with donors, residents, staff, guests, visitors, and the community and foundations.
• At any time, with or without notice, perform other duties and activities as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5-10 years of development experience
• Experience in human services preferred
• Non-profit experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedule including day and evening shifts
• Experience or desire to work with underserved communities and people experiencing homelessness or poverty

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated ability to submit proposals and make face-to-face asks for philanthropic support.
• Strong knowledge of major gift and donor fundraising practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex work assignment; strong detail-orientation, follow-through, high level of initiative, timeliness, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the confidence to make administrative and procedural judgments and decisions with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both cooperatively in a team environment and independently using sound judgement and resourcefulness.
• Able to manage confidential information with high integrity.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software, Salesforce, UGMTC’s Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system, and other business-related software and applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems, processes, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a culturally and denominationally diverse community.
• Ability to build and maintain a direct relationship with community leaders and donors who can translate the needs of UGMTC to gain support.
• Ability to build effective—and strategic—relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate exceptional judgment and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate empathy towards individuals who are homeless and hungry, may be experiencing addiction, and are seeking health and stability. Must be comfortable in a shelter environment with unhoused people.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office environment with occasional outside work required.
• Must be able to lift 10-15 lbs.
• Work requires pushing, pulling, typing, talking, reaching, crouching, stooping, walking, twisting, carrying, and other physical activities.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance, including Nice Healthcare
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• MN Paid Leave
• 9 paid Holidays
• Spiritual Retreat Day
• Flexible schedule
• Childcare—reduced rate for UGMTC Child Development Center

Our Mission is changing lives, and we want you to join us! See more about us at ugmtc.org.

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization. Employees must understand and fully support the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission’s Employee Handbook policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization.