Interim Major Gifts Officer

United We Dream (UWD) is the largest immigrant youth-led community in the country. We create welcoming spaces for young people – regardless of immigration status – to make their voices heard and win victories so that all people can live free and thrive. We recruit, support, engage and empower young people and are creating a new generation of social justice leaders to change our world. 

Our powerful network is made up of 1.2 million members, over 100 local groups across 28 states, and we reach over 5 million people online every month. We celebrate our diversity and believe in multi-ethnic, multi-racial, inter-generational intersectional solutions. Over 60% of our members are womxn and 20% identify as LGBTQ.

Whether we’re organizing locally, expanding access to education, developing digital storytelling tools, or building bridges across movements, UWD places directly impacted young people at the center of decision-making.

UWD is a fast-moving, collaborative organization recognized as a leading voice for immigrant youth and a trusted partner in social change. Together with our 501(c)(4) affiliate, United We Dream Action (UWDA), we advance community-driven solutions that make this country more just and welcoming.

Learn more about United We Dream by visiting www.unitedwedream.org

The Opportunity

United We Dream seeks an experienced and relationship-driven Interim Major Gifts Officer to strengthen and expand donor engagement during a key organizational moment.
This position will focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with individual donors and donor networks to generate $750,000-$1 Million + in new or renewed support. 

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder who values trust and authenticity, enjoys sharing UWD’s impact and with clarity and heart, and approaches fundraising as collaborative work rooted in shared purpose. 

This is a remote temporary position for up to 24 months requiring travel for in-person donor meetings and events.

What You’ll Do

Donor Relations & Engagement 

• Strengthen a core portfolio of 75–100 donors and prospects, deepening trust and connection focusing on gifts of $5,000–$100,000+.
• Secure $750,000-$1million in new or renewed gifts within the first 12 months, with clearly quarterly goals and stewardship milestones.
• Re-engaged at least 20 lapsed donors by designing personalized reconnection approaches that reflect shared values. 
• Build donor partnerships plans that aligned with UWD’s long term priorities with at 3-5 multi-year commitments.
• Partner with the Executive Director to conduct a cadence of donor conversations and updates that increase renewal rates and donor satisfaction. 
• Create thoughtful proposals, updates, and impact reports that clearly shows UWD’s impact and membership leadership.

Information and Learning Systems

• Maintain accurate and timely donor information in UWD’s CRM. 
• Track progress towards revenue goals and share regular updates with the Senior Director of Finance and Development. 
• Collaborate with the Development and Narrative teams to design donor materials and acknowledgment processes. 
• Identify and connect with new donor prospects who align with UWD’s mission and values. 

Events & Communications Engagement 

• Support virtual and in-person donor events, briefings, and engagement opportunities.
• Help create meaningful donor experiences that highlight member leadership and community stories. 
• Represent UWD and UWDA with warmth, integrity, and care.

Organizational Leadership and Strategic Alignment 

• Strategic alignment: Build consensus within the membership to ensure UWD’s Development strategy is aligned with the organizational vision and membership priorities
• Support fundraising: Collaborate with Executive Director, Managing Director, Senior Finance Director, and Development team in fundraising strategy for development priorities
• Build future leaders: Train and mentor youth in Development in order to build a pipeline of young leaders of color in the immigrant rights movement
• Demonstrate embodied leadership: Prioritize taking care of your physical and emotional health as a key component of thriving in your role. Practice self-care behaviors in ways that work best for you and proactively encourage your staff to prioritize self-care as well. Project trust & confidence in your abilities and skills and recognize the achievements and abilities of others
• Strengthen the culture: Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inspiring organizational culture for staff to excel in. Role model and uphold UWD’s values of creating an inclusive and equitable working environment 

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of individual or major gifts fundraising experience, including direct solicitation.
• Proven ability to cultivate and secure gifts between $5,000 and $100,000+.
• Strong interpersonal communicator and listener who builds genuine relationships. 
• Organized, detailed-oriented, and proactive with excellent  follow-through.
• Commitment to UWD’s values of immigrant justice, racial equity, and youth empowerment.
• Experience fundraising for social justice or advocacy organizations preferred.
• Available to travel regularly for donor meetings and events.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

To Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing example through our career website https://unitedwedream.org/about/careers/. Please do not send duplicate materials and incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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UWD is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UWD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship status, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, or disability.