What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Development Midwest position at UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND?
Job Title: Vice President, Development - Midwest Division
Department: Development
Reports To: Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Band: Executive
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Vice President of Development in the Midwest Division directs the activities of the Midwestern area offices to accomplish maximum fund-raising growth and cost-effectiveness in each respective area. The VP Development, Midwest Division manages, supervises and develops staff by providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources to accomplish maximum fund-raising growth and cost-effectiveness in the respective area offices.
ABOUT UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. 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. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. 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. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Develop and implement comprehensive annual fundraising goals, objectives, budgets and plans for all areas of management responsibility to achieve maximum growth, optimal yield, and increase retention of donors.
- Provide leadership and participate in the development, review, and approval of short and long-range fund-raising objectives, including the identification and cultivation of relationships with high net-worth donors through a high level of personal contact; setting appropriate targets and follow-up to finalize all donations.
- Provide direction to area offices relating to marketing and fund-raising management; special events; management and operating systems; and the development of those systems and reporting requirements that support cost-effective fund-raising.
- Support the senior leadership team and staff to make consistent and progressive steps toward organizational and programmatic consistency and sustainability; effectively communicate work plans and priorities derived from the organization’s strategic plan by partnering with senior leaders to follow through with coordinated accountabilities, objectives, and associated budgets.
- Develop, monitor and control area office budgets including financial projections to reach annual financial goals.
- Monitor recording of contributions and related financial activities.
- Hire, direct, and supervise staff.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manage several senior managers (Regional Development Directors) and one non-exempt staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this Midwest region. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of experience in fund-raising, 3-5 of which must have been in managerial capacity; a strong background in corporate fund-raising, workplace campaigns and special events coordination; and experience working in a multi-office/regional environment is desired.
- Clear grassroots fundraising experience.
- Volunteer management skills.
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership with ability to build, develop and retain a high performing team.
- The ability to build strong relationships and coach and motivate a diverse set of staff members.
- Thought partner for the execution of UNCF’s vision and strategy in the region’s area offices.
- Excellent group facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- The ability to travel 75% of the time required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
Flex Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account
Holiday Savings Plan
Annual Incentive Pay
Salary Range: $177,300.00 To $199,500.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid position: 4 days in-person, 1-day remote work schedule. This position is requires the candidate to be located in Detroit, MI or Chicago, IL.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V
Salary : $177,300
