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We are pleased that you are interested in working at United Women in Faith. We are seeking to fill the following positions:

Executive Assistant

Remote Position

About United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith – National Organization is the policy-making body that manages and oversees the programs and projects of United Women in Faith (UWFaith). We accomplish this by equipping women and girls around the world to be leaders in communities, agencies, workplaces, governments, and churches and to advocate for the oppressed and dispossessed with special attention to the needs of women and children. UWFaith builds supportive communities among women; engages in activities that foster growth in the Christian faith, mission education, and Christian social involvement, while working for justice through compassionate service and advocacy to change unfair policies and systems while providing educational experiences that lead to personal change in order to transform the world.

Summary of Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant supports and maximizes the efficiency of the General Secretary/CEO and the Treasurer/CFO in one-on-one working relationships and supports the Office of Financial & Asset Management.

The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the General Secretary. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the General Secretaries of other United Methodist agencies, Conference and Jurisdiction UWFaith Presidents, Conference and Jurisdiction UWFaith Treasurers. In relation to the Board of Directors and UWFaith donors, the Executive Assistant organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and when necessary, oversees special projects.

The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within a small environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community-oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. This position is not static and will be revised as the needs of the organization evolve.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $77,000..

• Duties and Responsibilities
  • General Secretary/CEO Support
  • Communications, Partnerships and Outreach
  • Office of Finance & Asset Management Support
  • Board Support and Liaison

• Qualifications:
  (All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.)
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, members, and donors.
  • Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
  • Emotional maturity and sense of humor.
  • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be effective independently.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of member service and response.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Independent worker, self-motivated, attention to detail, utilizes creativity in problem solving, productive team player.
  • Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

• Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
  • Eight to ten years’ administrative/secretarial experience, preferably in a religious nonprofit or community-based organization. 
  • Familiarity and general knowledge of polity of the United Methodist Church is helpful. 
  • Strong work tenure: 2(+) of experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably in a non-profit organization.
  • Experience and interest in internal and external communications and partnership development. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and social media web platforms.

Benefits
8% 403(b) employer contribution with 2% match, insurances for health, dental, LTD, Life, EAP, paid short-term disability, self-care cash incentives and wellness Wednesday hour, 22 days’ vacation, and other generous time-off benefits including Christmas week and August Fridays!

To Apply
Send resume/cover to mclemons@uwfaith.org with the subject line: “EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – {Your Name}” by May 30, 2026.

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Major Gifts Officer

About United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith – National Organization (UWFaith) is the policy-making body that manages and oversees the programs and projects of United Women in Faith. UWFaith builds supportive communities among women and engages in activities that foster growth in the Christian faith, mission education, and Christian social involvement. United Women in Faith is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds (men and women) to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and managing a major gift portfolio with an emphasis on ensuring that as many major donors (members and non-members) as possible are retained. As a seasoned fundraiser and a self-starter, the Major Gift Officer will focus on all aspects of relationship building including growing member/donor engagement with United Women in Faith, as well as resource mobilization for the Legacy Endowment Fund . Once the campaign reaches its $60m goal, the Major Gifts Officer will take on responsibilities related to fundraising for the Annual Fund. Duties include, but are not limited to, personal meetings, tours, donor engagement events, phone calls, virtual presentations and other methods of cultivation. Travel to cultivate donors is expected as part of this role (30%).

This position will be responsible for meeting an annual revenue target by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, including unrestricted giving from members and non-members, with special emphasis on donors with capacity.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manages a portfolio of United Women in Faith major donors
  • Qualifies identified prospective and current donors using wealth screening tools (Raisers Edge’s Research Point).
  • Creates individual goals for each person in their portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the gift officer’s knowledge of the donor’s giving potential.
  • Creates a plan and timeline for each donor in their portfolio that is based on principles of donor-driven relationship building, using a moves management approach.
  • Executes individual donor plans such that individuals in the portfolio are retained and/or upgraded in their annual giving.
  • Creates offers, proposals, and asks that will provide opportunities for donor retention and upgrade giving based on personal interests and passion for specific aspects of United Women in Faith’s mission.
  • Collaborates with the Planned Giving Officer for prospecting donors and blended gifts.
  • Works with the entire development team to manage the activities of working groups made up of volunteer members: the Legacy Liaisons, Legacy Steering Committee, Fundraising Team, and Education & Interpretation Coordinators
  • Works with the Director of Development, Development Coordinator, and staff in Finance to create reports as required to accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance.
  • Performs analysis and revenue benchmarking to evaluate the overall growth and performance in Major Gifts.
  • Researches and identifies philanthropists, non-members, specifically high-net worth individuals who align with the organization’s mission and have demonstrated a commitment to supporting women’s advocacy, racial justice, and faith-based organizations through transformational gifts.
  • Works with the Director of Development on the Voices from the Field program, a quarterly online program that features the impact of work as a result of Mission Giving.
  • Actively manages the day-to-day relationships with donors and prospects through various activities including meetings, phone calls, letters, reports, emails, timely responses to donor inquiries and acknowledgements of gifts.
  • Log all contact and activity reports to the donor database(s), Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT.
  • Passionately represents United Women in Faith’s mission, programs and message with stakeholders at conferences, events, and donor meetings and actively networks within the Methodist community to activate support for our mission.
  • Performs other major donor/development activities as may be required (i.e. public speaking or spokesperson activities).

• Major Gifts Officer Team Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates a commitment to United Women in Faith’s mission and to serving women, children, and youth, by putting love in action
  • Displays a desire to work in support of the values of United Women in Faith as a faith-based organization, using a compassionate, collaborative, mature and respectful approach.
  • Supports a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and communicating Fundraising and Donor Engagement best practices and process improvements.

• Position Requirements & Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Philanthropy or related field/area of study. 
  • At least seven or more years of experience working in frontline fundraising, nonprofit development or other related field. 
  • Demonstrated experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of five and six-figure gifts ($10,000 – $100,000) 
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with Raisers Edge NXT 7. 
  • Self-starter, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom. 
  • Excellent communications, interpersonal and customer service skills; comfortable with public speaking. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Must be able to clearly articulate United Women in Faith’s mission. 
  • Ability to relate effectively and professionally with donors/members, member leaders, volunteers, agency representatives and the public. 
  • Experience with corporate donors and transformational gifts an added plus. 
  • Familiarity, knowledge or lived experience with the United Methodist Church an added plus.

United Women in Faith is an entirely remote work environment.

Compensation: $90,000-$95,000

Benefits
UWFaith offers a very generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision, life, LTD, STD, EAP, paid holidays and an 8% 403(b) and employer matching contributions. Generous time off benefits including August Fridays and Christmas Week.

To Apply
Resumes, along with a Cover Letter describing your qualifications / interest, as well as experience, can be sent to Michelle Clemons at mclemons@uwfaith.org by Monday, November 24, 2025. Please kindly use the subject line: Major Gifts Officer – Last Name, First Name.