Major Gifts Officer

Sep 15

Anticipated Start Date: November 2025 (flexible)

Description

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $10,000 or more, supporting programs that nurture the ambition of young adults to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. The MGO will cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personalized strategies that reflect their philanthropic interests. You will report to the Chief Development Officer and work closely with our dynamic Development team.

Reasons to Love this Role

Impact: Your work will advance UTEC’s mission in several highlighted areas.

Innovations in job training and wraparound support for young adults ages 18-25
Launching a new transitional housing program
Reducing stigma around mental health issues and expanding mental health support
Advocacy for policy and systems change in the criminal justice system
Launch of a new food truck social enterprise
Training and technical assistance for other youth-serving and violence-prevention organizations

Work-life balance: A full week off between the Christmas and New Year holidays, a minimum of three weeks vacation per year, and 3 pm early closure on Summer Fridays. After 3 years on staff, UTEC employees are also offered a paid three-week sabbatical with up to $1,500 in related expenses.

Career advancement: An individualized professional development plan and up to $6,500 per year for training that you choose related to development operations and other aspects of philanthropy, DEI, social justice, or leadership development. Attention to wellness! UTEC offers on-site exercise and health classes and a Benepass fund for wellness activities, as you define them. UTEC also prioritizes mental health by reimbursing staff for mental health co-pays.

DEI Values: Our culture is like no other - DEI training, team-building activities, and celebrations are just some of the ways UTEC builds community.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 75–150 major donors and prospects. Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Conduct a minimum of 8-10 meaningful donor contacts per month.
Partner with program staff to develop compelling donor engagement opportunities. Maintain accurate records in CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge). Support fundraising events and represent the organization externally

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated success in securing gifts of $10,000 and above. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Proficient in Google platform or Microsoft Office Suite. Attention to detail. Commitment to UTEC’s principles of social change, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community building.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in major gifts or individual giving.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$96,000 plus benefits.

UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 3 weeks of vacation plus a week off between the Christmas and New Year holidays, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 3 bereavement days, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one. We also offer life insurance, first-time homeowners down payment assistance, cost-of-living increases, a paid sabbatical after three years, and a 401K retirement plan with up to $2,000 savings match. See more about our benefits here.

UTEC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, UTEC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply for this Job

Apply Now

About the Organization

UTEC’s promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC’s outcomes-focused model begins with intensive street outreach, reaching proven high-risk youth “where they’re at.” UTEC engages youth in workforce development and educational programs and provides intensive case management. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming.

For more info, please visit www.utecinc.org.

Serving young adults throughout Merrimack Valley (Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill), UTEC was founded in 1999 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young adults (ages 17-25) overcome the very real challenges of poverty, gang involvement, unemployment. UTEC reaches 500+ youth annually through an evidence-based model aimed at reducing recidivism while increasing education and employment attainment.

WOC is not responsible for the content of job postings.