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Development Manager

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 12, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    October 2, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $63,000 - $71,000 / year
    Salary is commensurate with experience. 
    Cause Areas:
    Education

    Description

    The Development Manager assists national directors in managing and coordinating all aspects of the organization’s national corporate campaign/solicitation program. Supports fundraising and sponsorship efforts of the organization by contributing to the development, recommendations and implementation of strategic short and long-term plans. The incumbent will ensure departmental effectiveness by monitoring and tracking corporate and foundation information in RE NXT and ensuring that directors meet all proposals, reporting, and other donor-directed deadlines.

    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:

    Corporate & Foundation Relations

    • Work with the prospect research team to identify and qualify high- and mid-level corporate and foundation prospects.
    • Recommend solicitation and stewardship strategies based on updated research for new, current, and lapsed partners.
    • Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, sponsorship requests, reports, and supporting documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
    • Track corporate and foundation gifts to ensure accurate recording, proper acknowledgment, and compliance with reporting requirements.
    • Support revenue forecasting by maintaining accurate pipeline and projection data.

    Maintain and improve the quality and integrity of donor information within the CRM system.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and at least 2 to 5 years of field experience in development.

    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Skills in fostering interagency collaboration.
    • Ability to work with diverse racial and ethnic constituencies.
    • Knowledge of program evaluation procedures.
    • Solid process management skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
    • Training, design and implementation skills.
    • High energy, strong sense of initiative, creative problem solving and flexibility.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    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: $63,000.00 To $71,000.00 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 Washington DC Headquarters building.

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental & Vision

    Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

    Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

    Flex Spending Accounts

    403(b) Retirement Account

    Holiday Savings Plan

    Annual Success Sharing

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location
    1805 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

    How to Apply

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