UNCF

Area Development Director

UNCF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $96,000 - $104,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop new sources of unrestricted income from events, individuals and local community partners, foundations and corporations.
  • Plan and implement campaign strategies consistent with UNCF national action plans and policies.
  • Develop and submit solicitation proposals and design and implement special fundraising events.
  • Write fundraising correspondence, letters of acknowledgment and appeals and maintain a regular schedule of in-person visits with foundations, donors and board members.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with current and potential high net-worth donors.
  • Identify and recruit campaign leaders and advisory board members.
  • Establish and maintain close, direct contact with local corporations, government, community, church and civic leaders to ensure top volunteer leadership.
  • Establish and maintain liaison with volunteers and secure loaned executives.
  • Develop and prepare campaign materials, communication and promotional programs in support of local fundraising efforts.
  • Supervise and coordinate staff activities related to records management in Raiser’s Edge database, maintaining current and accurate files on all donors, and ensuring security and quality controls.
  • Interface with the Accounting and Finance department to fulfill information requests and maintain reporting accuracy.
  • Generate queries, reports, exports and other collection data as needed.
  • Manage area office to ensure compliance with UNCF policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and recommend employment, termination, promotion, and training and development of subordinates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
  • At least 7-10 years experience in fund-raising
  • Ability to conduct major fund-raising activities, including capital campaigns and annual giving drives
  • Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding human relations and managerial skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
  • Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Account
  • Holiday Savings Plan
  • Annual Incentive Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
fundraisingcapital campaignsannual giving drivesproposal writingcampaign strategy developmentrecords managementdata reportingquery generationdonor stewardshipevent planning
Soft Skills
organizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationhuman relationsmanagerial skillsinitiativeability to work independentlyrelationship buildingleadershipteam coordination
Certifications
Bachelor's degree