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JOB TITLE : Development Director, Detroit
Department/Division : Development
Location(s) : Detoit, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Development Director is responsible for working with the Area Development Director to plan, organize and implement fund-raising initiatives designed to meet the overall area office goals.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
The Development Director will cultivate and solicit gifts from select donors and prospects; develop relationships with donors and other resources that will lead to the identification and cultivation of new prospects; organize volunteers and volunteer groups to assist with area activities and special events and assist in managing the area office to ensure compliance with UNCF policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
 
REQUIREMENTS :
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university, with five to seven years of fund-raising or development experience.
 
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS :
The position requires relationship building and prospect management experience; knowledge of annual fundraising strategies and familiarization with the Detroit Metro Region. The candidate must have solicitation skills and demonstrated knowledge and ability to conduct major fundraising activities; community outreach and grassroots experience; the ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, communicate effectively and meet deadlines and lastly, experience in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers.
 
TO APPLY :
To apply to any of these positions do one of the following:
1.  Send an e-mail message with a resume and cover letter in the body of the e-mail (or as attachments) to: resumes@uncf.org
(Note: Word 7.0 or ASCII files are preferred)
2.  Fax your resume and cover letter to: 703-205-3507
3.  Mail your resume and cover letter to:
United Negro College Fund
Human Resources
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, Virginia 22031-8044