UNCF · 1 day ago
Area Development Director - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $104K/yr
7+ years expUNCF is an organization dedicated to educational achievement for HBCU students. The Area Development Director is responsible for establishing fundraising goals and conducting campaigns to raise unrestricted dollars to support UNCF's member institutions.
EducationNon Profit
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 fund-raising 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 fund-raising 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
Qualification
Required
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
A 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
Company
UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.3MKey Investors
Amazon Web ServicesEnterprise HoldingsWilliam F Pickard
2023-12-19Grant· $0.15M
2022-06-22Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michael Lomax
President & CEO
Walter Kimbrough
Executive Vice President of Research and Member Engagement
Recent News
2026-01-16
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