Hybrid Area Development Director

at UNCF

• Job title: Area Development Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $96,000 - $104,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Area Development Director managing fundraising campaigns for UNCF in Philadelphia. Engaging donors and leveraging relationships to meet revenue goals with a focus on community engagement.

Responsibilities

• 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