Development Associate - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Development Associate - Chicago

Department: Development

Reports To: Area Development Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Development Associate coordinates development functions relating to fundraising activities, promotions, special events, record keeping and support for active volunteers. The Development Associate assists fundraisers with the development of proposals and reports, researching prospects, managing database records in support of fundraising initiatives and solicits and stewards donors.

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:

• Assist in developing and implementing fundraising campaigns.
• Research and develop donor and prospect profiles.
• Utilize the donor management system to track trends and giving histories of donors.
• Prepare and maintain call reports and develop logs of major donors, prospects, and proposals.
• Make regular, personal follow up calls to current and prospective donors, ensuring receipts and thank you letters are sent promptly and according to policy.

• Prepare, edit and review routine correspondence and proposals for donors.
• Plan and attend special events for fundraising purposes.
• Provide assistance and support to the Area Development Director and Development Director on ad hoc projects.
• Assist with recruitment, orientation and evaluation of new Board members, volunteers and committees members as necessary.
• Maintain donor and fund development records.
• Manage development databases and update mailing lists.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred or an equivalent combination of at least 3-5 years related experience, education and training.  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

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 Success Sharing

Salary Range: $61,200.00 To $68,900.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s Chicago Office.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V