UTEC, Inc
Chief Development Officer
UTEC, Inc, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
UTEC is accepting applications for their new Chief Development Officer (CDO). This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced development professional with expertise in growing support for an organization and leading a high-performing team.
ABOUT UTEC
UTEC is a nationally recognized program for justice-involved young adults. The program starts behind the walls of correctional facilities and intensive street outreach/gang peacemaking and transitions into an intensive program in the community post-release. The nature of our educational services, wraparound supports and counseling, social enterprises/workforce development, organizing/policy work, training institute, and innovative partnerships creates a variety of impacts in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.
In 1999, UTEC was founded as the result of an organizing movement driven by young people to develop their own teen center in response to gang violence. In 2010, after ten years in operation as a drop-in center and safe space for young people of all ages, UTEC staff engaged in a Theory of Change process that led to a programmatic restructuring to provide intensive, integrated services for the most disconnected youth ages 17-25.
UTEC values a strong, positive culture. Their organizational values are:
Assuming goodness behind everyone’s actions.
Show madd love, unconditionally accepting each person.
Offer everyone a clean slate, never giving up.
Carry out respectful curiosity, always seeking out moments to connect.
Be a sponge, actively seeking feedback.
Embody contagious passion in all they do.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
UTEC is seeking a talented Chief Development Officer who is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and can act as an ambassador for UTEC and the important work they do, demonstrating a personal commitment to the organization's values and imparting them to others, both within and outside the organization.
Reporting to the CEO, this position will lead an eight-person development team, carry a portfolio of high net-worth prospects, and create a vision and strategy for doubling UTEC's philanthropic revenue over the next several years.
The CDO will be a member of UTEC's senior leadership team and work closely with the Board and the Advisory Committee.
Leadership and Management
Lead an overall team of six professionals, which includes three direct reports (Director of Principal Gifts, Director of Major Gifts (to be hired), and Director of Advancement and Donor Services).
Create and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy and measurable plan to grow philanthropic revenue, with an emphasis on individual giving.
Develop short-term and long-term fundraising goals and benchmarks and analyze the effectiveness of all development initiatives regularly.
Working closely with the Director of Advancement and Donor Services, develop and execute best practice development systems and operations to support a successful and rapidly growing development program.
Mentor, inspire and grow the development staff.
Prospect and Portfolio Management
Collaborating with other members of the UTEC organization, develop strategies for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
Personally build and manage a portfolio of individual and institutional prospects.
Engage leadership in key donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Build on current stewardship activities to deepen relationships with current donors.
Develop and implement new engagement strategies.
Key Qualifications
Strong commitment to social justice and serving UTEC's young people.
Successful track record of closing major gifts and building productive relationships with boards, donors, and colleagues at all levels.
Solid understanding of development best practices and insight into how technology supports philanthropy.
Experience leading and managing a team of development professionals.
Passion for supporting the professional development of direct reports through coaching, mentoring and a strengths-based approach.
Strategic, persuasive, and action-oriented - entrepreneurial and comfortable taking calculated risks.
Able to represent UTEC's diverse culture.
Flexible and resourceful self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some night and weekend events as needed.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience with Salesforce a plus.
Salary/Benefits:
The salary range for the Chief Development Officer role is $130,000 - $150,000. UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, an annual cost of living increase, a 457B retirement plan and up to $4,000 per employee of professional development support. With time, benefits grow to include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of employee health and dental insurance costs and availability for a 3-week sabbatical.
TO APPLY
Complete the application on UTEC's career page.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
UTEC is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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ABOUT UTEC
UTEC is a nationally recognized program for justice-involved young adults. The program starts behind the walls of correctional facilities and intensive street outreach/gang peacemaking and transitions into an intensive program in the community post-release. The nature of our educational services, wraparound supports and counseling, social enterprises/workforce development, organizing/policy work, training institute, and innovative partnerships creates a variety of impacts in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.
In 1999, UTEC was founded as the result of an organizing movement driven by young people to develop their own teen center in response to gang violence. In 2010, after ten years in operation as a drop-in center and safe space for young people of all ages, UTEC staff engaged in a Theory of Change process that led to a programmatic restructuring to provide intensive, integrated services for the most disconnected youth ages 17-25.
UTEC values a strong, positive culture. Their organizational values are:
Assuming goodness behind everyone’s actions.
Show madd love, unconditionally accepting each person.
Offer everyone a clean slate, never giving up.
Carry out respectful curiosity, always seeking out moments to connect.
Be a sponge, actively seeking feedback.
Embody contagious passion in all they do.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
UTEC is seeking a talented Chief Development Officer who is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and can act as an ambassador for UTEC and the important work they do, demonstrating a personal commitment to the organization's values and imparting them to others, both within and outside the organization.
Reporting to the CEO, this position will lead an eight-person development team, carry a portfolio of high net-worth prospects, and create a vision and strategy for doubling UTEC's philanthropic revenue over the next several years.
The CDO will be a member of UTEC's senior leadership team and work closely with the Board and the Advisory Committee.
Leadership and Management
Lead an overall team of six professionals, which includes three direct reports (Director of Principal Gifts, Director of Major Gifts (to be hired), and Director of Advancement and Donor Services).
Create and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy and measurable plan to grow philanthropic revenue, with an emphasis on individual giving.
Develop short-term and long-term fundraising goals and benchmarks and analyze the effectiveness of all development initiatives regularly.
Working closely with the Director of Advancement and Donor Services, develop and execute best practice development systems and operations to support a successful and rapidly growing development program.
Mentor, inspire and grow the development staff.
Prospect and Portfolio Management
Collaborating with other members of the UTEC organization, develop strategies for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
Personally build and manage a portfolio of individual and institutional prospects.
Engage leadership in key donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Build on current stewardship activities to deepen relationships with current donors.
Develop and implement new engagement strategies.
Key Qualifications
Strong commitment to social justice and serving UTEC's young people.
Successful track record of closing major gifts and building productive relationships with boards, donors, and colleagues at all levels.
Solid understanding of development best practices and insight into how technology supports philanthropy.
Experience leading and managing a team of development professionals.
Passion for supporting the professional development of direct reports through coaching, mentoring and a strengths-based approach.
Strategic, persuasive, and action-oriented - entrepreneurial and comfortable taking calculated risks.
Able to represent UTEC's diverse culture.
Flexible and resourceful self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some night and weekend events as needed.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience with Salesforce a plus.
Salary/Benefits:
The salary range for the Chief Development Officer role is $130,000 - $150,000. UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, an annual cost of living increase, a 457B retirement plan and up to $4,000 per employee of professional development support. With time, benefits grow to include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of employee health and dental insurance costs and availability for a 3-week sabbatical.
TO APPLY
Complete the application on UTEC's career page.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
UTEC is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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