Director of Philanthropy - Upstream USA

POSITION PROFILE – DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
Candidate Search and Placement is being led by The Stott Group.

Upstream USA is a fast-growing, national nonprofit working to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. We envision a future where patient-centered contraceptive care is an integral part of primary care in all settings, for all people. In this future, patients are screened for their contraceptive needs; are offered patient-centered contraceptive counseling, free from bias and coercion, provided by knowledgeable providers and support staff following evidence-based guidelines; and can receive any contraceptive method of their choosing, during the same visit if they want, without logistical barriers. Upstream’s work empowers patients to decide if and when they want to become pregnant, a critical step towards improving maternal health, as well as positive outcomes for parents, children, and their families.

Upstream’s team has created an organizational culture dedicated to the communities we serve and the vision of the organization. The rapidly changing landscape in which we conduct our work requires our team to create solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

You will use your entrepreneurial skills to create the  strategy for Upstream’s fundraising and investor relations for major and annual gifts. You will leverage your insights and experience to coach and lead a high-performing team with strong portfolios. 

As the Director of Philanthropy, you will take a leading role in the creation and development of long-term strategy and team structure for an emergent fundraising program, managing a portfolio of major investors giving between $100k-$999k annually. As an experienced and entrepreneurial leader, you will oversee a high-performing team that leads a strong portfolio of major investors. 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Investor Engagement, you will oversee the hiring and building of the infrastructure and support systems for a growing team of philanthropy officers responsible for deepening relationships with existing investors and developing a sophisticated pipeline of prospective investors. 

Your passion for creating meaningful relationships that drive affinity towards the organization through fundraising and your ability to manage a high performing team with a collaborative spirit will ensure your success in this role. 

Upstream is headquartered in Boston, MA. This role has the option to be remote. 

Upstream USA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy requires employees to have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or, if applicable, request a medical or religious exemption. 

All Upstreamers must also be able to attend work-related in-person meetings and functions as needed. We gather for moments that matter for training, teaming and connection. Our teams come together for occasional in person meetings and organizational retreats. As part of our hybrid work practices, this travel expectation will be applicable for all Upstreamers, even those based remotely. 

This role will require up to 40% of business travel. All Upstreamers can expect a minimum of 8 days of business travel per year to attend two annual organizational retreats and two annual team/department meetings.

In our hybrid work environments, there is a basic expectation that our Upstreamers will ensure that their work from home setups will have reliable access to phone and Internet to ensure connectivity to their teams.

Upstream USA offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short term disability, 401K with a match, generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday time off, parental leave, professional development, a fitness and cell phone allowance for all full time employees and part time employees who work a minimum of 24 hours per week. 

The hiring range for this role is $111,508 to $160,000.  Final offers for this position will be based upon several factors including the scope of the role, market compensation analysis, position requirements, candidate’s experience level and capabilities, specific candidate geographic location, internal pay equity considerations and will be made within the parameters of Upstream USA's compensation framework and philosophy.

At Upstream, we embrace diversity. We nurture it and we thrive on it because it benefits our organization, our partners, and our community. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people, and to create a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential.  Upstream is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Learn more  about working at Upstream, our values, and our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Upstream USA participates in E-Verify.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to email a resume and cover letter to Abbey Voelker at the Stott Group at Upstream@thestottgroup.com with “Director of Philanthropy” as the subject of the email. Please be advised that writing samples may be requested throughout the hiring process.