Featured Nonprofit Job: Area Development Director

Los Angeles: It's full of bright lights, big stars, and even bigger opportunities, one of which happens to be our latest featured nonprofit job.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is looking to hire an Area Development Director to conduct comprehensive, cost-effective annual and as needed, capital fund-raising campaigns, within the LA area of operation, to support the 38 UNCF institutions and serve as an ambassador for the organization as a whole. The chosen candidate will also identify, recruit, direct and liaison with volunteer leadership; develop and maintain formal campaign organizational structure in concert with National UNCF leaders and develop local campaign goals.

Other major duties include:

• Planning and implementing campaign strategies consistent with UNCF national action plan and policies;
• Developing and submitting solicitation proposals; managing, designing and implementing fund-raising events; and,
• Developing and preparing campaign materials, communication/promotional programs in support of established fund-raising efforts.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7-10 years of fundraising experience. A history of meeting revenue goals is also required. Head to the NPT Jobs Career Center for more details on this job, including applications instructions.