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 careers@uua.org . 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.

Role Description To provide support and resources for congregations, missional communities, and Unitarian Universalist religious professionals, as well as for the organizational development and expansion of our faith for the Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and beyond. - Serves the Unitarian Universalist faith and values, our congregations, members, and other constituencies in the Pacific Western Region of Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and beyond. With the regional and staff group, determines staffing and service priorities consistent with our UUA Mission. - Works in covenant as a team member of Congregational Life and the Pacific Western Region of the UUA. - Provides direct support to congregational, covenanting community, and regional leaders through coaching, companioning, connecting, and challenging. - In collaboration with other Congregational Life staff, supports vital, innovative, covenantal, purposeful congregational and cross-congregational ministries by providing or arranging for appropriate consultation and programming, including webinars, workshops, and conferences. - Guides congregational leadership toward training in a variety of skills conducive to faithful, vibrant ministries. - Along with other regional staff, actively encourages collaboration among congregations to share resources and strategies; helps to organize cross-congregational learning communities both by geography and affinity; and facilitates and advocates covenantal support and accountability between congregations. - Organizes resources from the region and the UUA to meet congregational and covenanting community needs. Draws on congregational, cluster, regional, and national resources to provide a predictable and valued set of learning opportunities. - Serves as or ensures a representative of the region and/or the UUA will be present for ceremonial functions, interfaith efforts, and to ancillary organizations. - Participates actively in the UUA Congregational Life and regional staff teams, including retreats or other staff meetings. Prioritizes participation in activities offered to UUA staff, such as UUA All Staff and the learning and practice community. - Works with other UUA staff and UU leaders to imagine and evolve towards the future of Unitarian Universalism. Participates in appropriate missional activities in Congregational Life or UUA-wide. - Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, the Director of Congregational Life, the Executive Vice President, the Vice President for Programs and Ministries, or the President. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - In-depth knowledge and understanding of Unitarian Universalism; ability to speak and write confidently about Unitarian Universalism. - Commitment to our Unitarian Universalist Association. - A minimum of ten years' active involvement with Unitarian Universalist congregations and organizations. - Personal religious depth. - Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a regional staff team; proven track record as a good team member. - Ability to take initiative, to be self-directing, to set priorities and to manage time well. - A commitment to and understanding of organizational development. - Ability to teach Systems Thinking. - Knowledge and experience of group and organizational change dynamics. Has a high tolerance for change and understands transformation as a desirable result in religious work. - Excellent communications and public speaking skills, including use of presentation technologies and social media. - Knowledge or willingness to learn the use of emerging communications and remote learning technologies. - Knowledge of volunteer organizations. - Significant travel required; agreeable to travel across regional boundaries. Available to work nights and weekends. - Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Pacific Western Region. - 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 is an exempt position with a salary midpoint of $72,900. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographical location, with offers potentially ranging from 10-15% higher or lower than 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. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to careers@uua.org.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description To provide spiritual and emotional support for UUA Staff in one-on-one and group contexts. - Serves as the on-call Chaplain for UUA staff, providing basic virtual one-on-one pastoral care as requested. - Creates occasional events for group spiritual care, nourishment, and grounding that are open to all UUA staff or particular groups (by role, staff group, identity, etc.). - Creates and leads 2-3 UUA staff chapel services, or gatherings for prayer/reflection, each year. - When requested by the General Assembly & Conference Services team, assists in the training of the General Assembly Chaplain Team, and works with the team to clarify expectations for that team and staff chaplains. - Creates gathering spaces, meditation opportunities, vigils, circles, or other supportive community formats as needed for UUA staff in response to traumatic events in the world or within the UUA. - Provides in-person support for occasional in-person UUA events, to be negotiated with supervisor. - Provides ongoing or one-time support, when requested and as time allows, to committees or teams led by UUA staff. - Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, the Executive Vice President, or the President. Qualifications - Master of Divinity or equivalent and completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE (Association of Clinical Pastoral Education) accredited center; Board Certification with BCCI (Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.) is preferred. - Deep understanding of current system theories in trauma-informed socio-emotional systems, especially related to the culture of Unitarian Universalism. - Ordained Unitarian Universalist Minister in active fellowship (preliminary or full) is preferred. - 3+ years of spiritual/pastoral ministerial experience is required. - Maintaining a grounded presence and high level of confidentiality under potentially stressful circumstances. - Must be able to work independently and be highly self-motivated. - Flexibility to respond to requests for care within 24 hours; occasional ability to provide same-day care in urgent cases. - Fluency with Zoom and/or Teams technologies, as these will be the main platforms for provision of care. - Ability to travel to staff occasional in-person UUA events is preferred. - 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. 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. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to careers@uua.org.