Area Development Director - New Orleans, LA

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND•New Orleans, LA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Development Director (ADD) establishes short- and long-range fundraising goals and conducts comprehensive, cost-effective annual fundraising campaigns in the area of operation to support UNCF’s member institutions. The ADD serves as a UNCF ambassador, engages donors, and leverages key relationships to meet revenue goals. The role leads fundraising and development efforts for Louisiana and oversees Joint Campaign efforts with Philander Smith University in Arkansas. The position manages local fundraising campaigns and events, develops donor and community relationships, oversees the Area Development Office, and coordinates staff activities related to donor records, reporting, and local budgets. It may supervise professional and/or administrative staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
At least 7–10 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or donor relations.
Ability to conduct major fundraising activities, including capital campaigns and annual giving drives.
Excellent organizational, written communication, 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.

Responsibilities

Develop new sources of unrestricted income from events, individuals, 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 presentations, and design, implement, and execute special fundraising events.
Write fundraising correspondence, acknowledgment letters, and appeals, and maintain regular in-person visits with foundations, donors, and local Leadership Council members.
Cultivate and steward relationships with current and potential high-net-worth donors.
Identify and recruit campaign leaders and advisory committee members.
Establish and maintain close, direct contact with local corporations, government, community, church, and civic leaders to ensure top volunteer leadership.
Maintain liaison with volunteers and secure loaned executives.
Develop campaign materials, communications, and promotional programs supporting local fundraising efforts.
Supervise and coordinate staff activities related to Raiser’s Edge records management, including maintaining accurate donor files and ensuring security and quality controls.
Interface with Accounting and Finance to fulfill information requests and maintain reporting accuracy, and oversee fiscal responsibility for local operational and special-event budgets.
Generate queries, reports, exports, and other collection data as needed.
Manage the Area Development Office in accordance with UNCF policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, ensuring consistent front desk coverage directly or through volunteer support.
Conduct performance appraisals and recommend employment, termination, promotion, and subordinate training and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.