Jobs
>
Chicago

    Area Development Director - Chicago, United States - United Negro College Fund

    United Negro College Fund
    United Negro College Fund Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Opening:
    Area Development Director – Chicago, IL

    The Area Development Director (ADD) is responsible for establishing short and long range fundraising goals and
    conducting comprehensive, cost-effective annual fund-raising campaigns within his/her area of operation to support the 37 UNCF member institutions.

    The ADD serves as an ambassador for UNCF and is responsible for engaging donors and leveraging key relationships to ensure revenue goals are met.

    Duties and 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 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.
    Supervisory Responsibilities

    May supervise one or more professional and/or administrative level staff.
    Qualifications and Skills

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
    functions.
    A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and at least 7-10 years experience in fund-raising,
    marketing or public relations. Masters degree preferred.
    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.
    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
    Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
    Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
    standardization exists.
    Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
    Physical Demands


    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to
    enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and
    arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
    performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, has been an engine of minority educational achievement for more than 75 years.

    UNCF's mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of black students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates.

    UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap between African Americans and other populations by increasing postsecondary access and success for students from underrepresented groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Revolution Workshop

    Director of Development

    2 days ago

    Revolution Workshop Chicago, United States

    Job Title: · Director of Development · **Travel Required**: · Yes, some · **Location**: · East Garfield Park, Chicago · **Position Type**: · Full Time, In Person · **Salary**: · $70 - 90K Based On Experience · **Cover Letter**: · Tailored Cover Letter Required · Revolution Worksh ...

  • Leeward Energy

    Development Director

    4 days ago

    Leeward Energy Chicago, United States

    Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a high-growth renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 31 wind, solar and energy storage facilities across the United States, totaling approximately 3 gigawatts of generating capacity. We are actively developing new wind, so ...

  • Inner-City Muslim Action Network

    Director of Development

    1 week ago

    Inner-City Muslim Action Network Chicago, United States

    **ABOUT IMAN**: · The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) is a community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner-city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center. · IMAN incorporated as a nonprofit ...

  • The Chicago Housing Authority

    Director of Development Operations

    6 days ago

    The Chicago Housing Authority Chicago, United States

    **SUMMARY** · The Director of Development Operations manages the Development Division's capital and administrative budgets, tracking and monitoring spending according to agency-wide targets. Directs and manages all third-party contracts with providers of real estate due diligence ...

  • Summit Design + Build, LLC

    Director of Business Development

    2 days ago

    Summit Design + Build, LLC Chicago, United States

    **Summit Design + Build **is actively seeking an experienced **Director of Business Development **to oversee and enhance our company's business development activities across the Midwest and beyond. Based in our Chicago office, this pivotal role reports directly to the Vice Presid ...

  • Shapiro+Raj

    Director of Client Development

    2 days ago

    Shapiro+Raj Chicago, United States

    **Overview** · Shapiro+Raj is the largest certified minority business enterprise insights and inspiration company in North America. Our mission is to help Fortune 500 clients find new and different ways to grow their brands in today's continually reshaping landscape. We have inte ...

  • Generatrix, LLC

    Business Development Director

    1 week ago

    Generatrix, LLC Chicago, United States

    Benchmark International, a global mergers & acquisitions company, is looking for an experienced and highly driven M&A sales professional. This is a 'front line' sales position with a strong emphasis on assisting clients who are looking to exit or grow their business. · The Direct ...

  • Puerto Rican Cultural Center

    Real Estate Development Director

    1 week ago

    Puerto Rican Cultural Center Chicago, United States

    : · Puerto Rican Cultural Center founded on November 17, 1972 as an Illinois Not-For-Profit Charitable Corporation, is a non-profit, community-based umbrella institution, which seeks to serve the social/cultural needs of Chicago's Puerto Rican/Latino community. It is built on the ...

  • AbbVie

    Associate Director, IT Clinical Development

    1 week ago

    AbbVie North Chicago, United States

    **Company Description** · Take the next step in your career with an organization that strategically invests in the long-term health of the company, its technology, and its people. The AbbVie Business Technology Solutions (BTS) team shapes the digital transformation necessary for ...

  • UACL Logistics, LLC

    Director of Steel Business Development

    1 week ago

    UACL Logistics, LLC Chicago, United States

    UACL Logistics, LLC a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holding, Inc. is currently seeking a Director of Steel Business Development in either Dearborn, MI, Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL, or Pittsburgh, PA. · UACL Logistics, LLC provides Flatbed, Van, Over Dimensional, Oilfield, Reef ...

  • AbbVie

    Director, Cmc Product Development

    1 week ago

    AbbVie North Chicago, United States

    **Company Description** · Manages multiple projects and contributes to project prioritization. Represents AbbVie on high profile partnerships and collaborations with other pharma/biotech companies and at the Joint Development Committee level driving joint decisions for the develo ...

  • Aramark

    Director of Business Development- National Accounts

    1 week ago

    Aramark Chicago, United States

    As a Director of Business Development for National Accounts, you will have an exciting opportunity to exceed assigned pipeline and profit objectives and work closely with the VP, Growth in developing overall sales strategies for your geographic territory. You will also partner cl ...

  • Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc.

    Director, Industrial Print Business Development

    2 days ago

    Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. Chicago, United States

    Overview: · Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with a hunting mentality to join us as a **Director, Industrial Print Business Development **This position utilizes outstanding interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational ...

  • Razorfish

    Vp, Group Business Development Director

    6 days ago

    Razorfish Chicago, United States

    **Company Description** · The VP of Business Development (VP BD) manages the successful activation of growth strategies across Razorfish, collaborating with cross-discipline leads to win and convert competitive new business opportunities that drive healthy incremental revenue and ...

  • Envestnet

    Business Development Director

    1 week ago

    Envestnet Berwyn, United States

    **Description** · Envestnet is seeking a passionate and talented **Business Development Director** to join our Sales team. This position is expected to report to our Berwyn office. · Envestnet is transforming the way financial advice and wellness are delivered. Our mission is to ...

  • Viator House of Hospitality

    Development Director

    1 week ago

    Viator House of Hospitality Des Plaines, United States

    Looking for an experienced development leader or mid-level leader with the capacity and interest to grow.Opportunity: Use your skills to help 18-—to 24-year-old asylum-seekers build healthy, strong, and independent lives. · - Are you an experienced development professional lookin ...

  • St. Norbert School

    Director of Development

    1 week ago

    St. Norbert School Northbrook, United States

    Job Summary: · We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Development Director to join our team. As the Development Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our organization's mission and goals. This is a key leade ...

  • Morrow & Associates Inc

    Director of Development

    1 week ago

    Morrow & Associates Inc Chicago, United States

    We are hiring a Director of Development (Multifamily), on behalf of our client, a leading, national multifamily developer and operator, ranked Top Workplace by NMHC (National Multifamily Housing Council). Our client is well capitalized and positioned for continued success and gro ...

  • Enlace Chicago

    Director of Development

    1 week ago

    Enlace Chicago Chicago, United States

    Job Type · Full-time · Description · Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes and builds the capacity of stakeholders of Little Village to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. The organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the liv ...

  • Grace Christian Academy

    Development Director

    1 week ago

    Grace Christian Academy Chicago, United States

    We are seeking an experienced development professional to join us in making a meaningful impact in the Little Village neighborhood through Grace Christian Academy. For more information about the school, please visit . · Job Description · Title: Development Director · Reports to: ...