Development Associate - San Francisco

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

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

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.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in O365. Familiarization with fundraising databases preferred.

ABOUT UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, has been an engine of minority educational achievement for more than 70 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of black students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap between African Americans and other populations by increasing postsecondary access and success for students from underrepresented groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

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

Salary Range: $66,800.00 - $75,200.00

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V