Head of Development (Remote)

Development Manager - UNCF
The Development Manager assists national directors in managing and coordinating all aspects of the organization’s national corporate campaign/solicitation program. Supports fundraising and sponsorship efforts of the organization by contributing to the development, recommendations and implementation of strategic short and long-term plans. The incumbent will ensure departmental effectiveness by monitoring and tracking corporate and foundation information in RE NXT and ensuring that directors meet all proposals, reporting, and other donor-directed deadlines. In addition, the Development Manager will serve as the point person for UNCF’s National Faith Initiative assisting area offices and the National Faith Advisory Council to ensure a consistent brand that will garner a robust faith fundraising effort across the country.

UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. Corporate & Foundation Relations

Work with the prospect research team to identify and qualify high- and mid-level corporate and foundation prospects.

Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, sponsorship requests, reports, and supporting documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Track corporate and foundation gifts to ensure accurate recording, proper acknowledgment, and compliance with reporting requirements.

Support revenue forecasting by maintaining accurate pipeline and projection data.

Maintain and improve the quality and integrity of donor information within the CRM system.

Collaborate with Branding, Marketing & Communications to update and distribute faith initiative collateral to area offices.

Provide guidance and support to area offices in developing local faith-based fundraising efforts.

Serve as liaison to the National Faith Advisory Council, supporting communication and engagement efforts.

Bachelor's degree (B. from four-year college or university and at least 2 to 5 years of field experience in development.

Training, design and implementation skills.

High energy, strong sense of initiative, creative problem solving and flexibility.

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 role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s Washington DC Headquarters building.

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