Development Director

1 day ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND Full time
Job Title: Development Director

At the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Director to join our team. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will play a critical role in executing our fundraising strategy and implementing action plans to meet and exceed our revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Area Development Director in developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring timely and personalized acknowledgements, updates, and impact reports to sustain and enhance repeated and upgraded gifts.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, volunteers, and community partners, to support fundraising efforts.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events, including galas, auctions, charity walks, and other campaigns, to generate funds and engage donors primarily in the Baltimore, MD area.
  • Develop and submit proposals and design and implement special fund-raising events.
  • Establish guidelines and implementation procedures for special events.
  • Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and stay updated on current trends and practices in nonprofit fundraising.
  • Maintain a donor database and track all fundraising activities, donor communications, and contributions.
  • Write fundraising correspondence, letters of acknowledgment and appeals and maintain a regular schedule of in-person visits with foundations, donors, and board members.
  • Collaborate with the branding, marketing, and communications team to create and distribute fundraising materials and annual reports.
  • Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, analyzing outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement to maximize effectiveness.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and at least 5 years' experience in special events and sponsorship fund-raising.
  • Proficient in O365.
  • Ability to conduct major special event activities focused on unrestricted fund-raising; ability to think critically and communicate clearly; excellent organizational skills; outstanding human relations and managerial aptitude; demonstrated initiative and ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision; exceptional responsiveness and a capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to travel locally and nationally.
About UNCF:

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, dedicated to building a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of black students who become highly qualified college graduates. Our mission is to close the educational attainment gap between African Americans and other populations by increasing postsecondary access and success for students from underrepresented groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
  • Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Account
  • Holiday Savings Plan

This is a hybrid telework position that requires at least two days' presence in the Washington, DC Headquarters office. UNCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

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