Principal Gifts Officer - Upstream USA

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 advance relationships with major investors (donors contributing $1M+ annually) in Upstream’s mission through compelling content and experiences. You will leverage your strategic relationship management skills to create opportunities to expand networks and engage new audiences.  

As The Principal Gifts Officer, you will advance investor relationships by managing a robust and engaged principal gift-level investor pool that includes national philanthropists and funders contributing  seven-and eight-figure gifts annually. This will include implementing (with the VP and CEO as primary relationship owners) the strategy for and process of donor cultivation, solicitation, and investor engagement.

Leveraging your background in strategic relationship management, you will lead principal investor relationship management and produce sophisticated, executive communications and content for a principal investor audience. While you will produce content in coordination with key colleagues, you will own project management of all content and communications for your portfolio. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Investor Engagement, this role will closely collaborate with the Vice President of Development & External Affairs.

Your ability to develop and execute compelling content and experiences for investment-minded philanthropists and your analytic perspective combined with strong relationship management instincts and excellent attention to detail 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 (dependent on whether the applicant is in Boston, MA). All Upstreamers can expect a minimum of 8 days of business travel per year to attend two annual organizational retreats. Members of the Development and External Affairs team will also be expected to be in person in Boston for 2 days each quarter. 

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 $89,420 to $125,000. 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 “Principal Gifts Officer” as the subject of the email. Please be advised that writing samples may be requested throughout the hiring process.