Area Development Director

Area Development Director

United Negro College Fund

Indianapolis, Indiana

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the United Negro College Fund to recruit the organization's next Area Development Director.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is a philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for students and raises general funds for 37 private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). UNCF was founded in 1944 by William J. Trent, Frederick D. Patterson (then president of what became Tuskegee University), and Mary McLeod Bethune. Guided for more than 80 years by the principle, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” UNCF has raised more than $6 billion in private support and helped more than 500,000 students, awarding more than $65 million in student scholarships each year. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access for particularly low-income and first-generation students.

Graduates of UNCF member institutions and scholarship recipients have included many leaders in the fields of business, politics, health care, and the arts. A few of the prominent UNCF alumni include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Alexis Herman, former U.S. Secretary of Labor; movie director Spike Lee; actor Samuel L. Jackson; and Dr. David Satcher, a former U.S. Surgeon General.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the work of the UNCF is supported by local offices throughout the North, the South, the Midwest, and the Far West of the United States. The Area Development Director (ADD) serves as an ambassador for UNCF in each local office, responsible for engaging donors and leveraging critical relationships to ensure revenue goals are achieved. The Area Development Director works remotely one day each week.

The ADD serves as UNCF’s brand ambassador in Indiana, leading the Indianapolis office and overseeing staff while driving new unrestricted revenue from corporations, individuals, foundations, and community partners to support its 37 member institutions. The role is responsible for setting and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating and stewarding major donors, managing a prospect portfolio, and securing multi-year commitments through direct solicitation and volunteer leadership engagement. Additionally, the ADD oversees staff performance and development, ensures accurate donor records and reporting, and collaborates with finance to maintain data integrity and accountability. Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in marketing or public relations and securing major gifts from corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth donors. The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect), and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

The salary range for the ADD in Indianapolis is $90,000 to $105,000. UNCF offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance (basic and optional). The organization contributes to a 403(b) retirement account, along with vacation, sick, and personal leave.

The search for the UNCF Area Development Director for the Indianapolis, Indiana office is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Sheryl Sereda, The Moran Company; sheryl (at) morancompany.com. Submit a cover letter along with your resume to Sheryl Sereda, The Moran Company, through our secure online portal. The resume should be chronological and include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year), position/title, and organization names.

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UNCF offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance (basic and optional). The organization contributes to a 403(b) retirement account, along with vacation, sick, and personal leave.