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Director of Fundraising & Development (Temp To Hire - 3 Months)

@ National Council of Urban Indian Health
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United States
$105k-$115k/yrHybridFull Time, Temporary
Responsibilities:designing strategy, writing grants, cultivating donors
Requirements Summary:5+ years fundraising experience with federal grant and major donor success, strong proposal writing, budgeting and compliance knowledge, proficiency with Asana and Microsoft SharePoint, excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Asana, Microsoft SharePoint
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Director of Fundraising and Development 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Fundraising and Development will serve as NCUIH’s lead fundraiser, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes federal and private grants, sponsors, major donors, and strategic partnerships. This role is ideal for a seasoned development professional who thrives in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment and is comfortable as both a strategist and a frontline fundraiser. NCUIH is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial fundraising leader to chart our next chapter and continue diversifying our funding streams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Leadership

  • Design and lead a diversified fundraising strategy, aligned with NCUIH’s structure, in consultation with Executive Leadership.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and Executive Leadership to identify and cultivate key funding relationships.
  • Support and prepare Executive Leadership in partnership meetings, strategic planning, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Oversee and optimize all fundraising and sponsorship grant processes and procedures, including implementing SOP guides and processes to improve internal operations, as applicable.
  • Works with the Director of Finance to ensure compliance with grant and contract rules and regulations and reporting requirements.

Grant Writing & Institutional Fundraising

  • Write and submit compelling grant proposals and reports for foundation, corporation, and government funders.
  • Manage relationships with funders and oversee compliance and stewardship.

Major Donor Cultivation

  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic partners.
  • Build and manage a portfolio of top prospective donors.

Communications & Representation

  • Develop tailored pitch decks, one-pagers, collateral, and cases for support.
  • Develop content and support efforts to reach out to individual donors, with a focus on campaigns that highlight special observances such as Giving Tuesday, Native American Heritage month, public health week and/or other similar events.
  • Represent and/or support NCUIH representation at high-level meetings and philanthropic convenings.
  • Develop materials and conduct follow-up communications with prospective funders.

Internal Coordination & Collaboration 

  • Partner with Finance and Program staff to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and operational capacity.
  • Work across departments to support fundraising goals as part of the annual NCUIH conference, and/or other similar events.
  • Maintain accurate records and pipeline forecasts using CRM tools.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 5 - 10 years of fundraising experience, including success with six and seven-figure gifts or grants.
  • Federal grant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to fundraise independently and secure new institutional and individual support.
  • Exceptional written communication and proposal writing skills.
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent proactive communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency using technology tools such as project management platforms, including ASANA and SharePoint.
  • Strong relationship-building and presentation skills.
  • Commitment to NCUIH’s mission and knowledge of Native American communities, issues, and public health preferred.
  • Performance-driven attitude, with high standards and a proven ability to achieve established goals.
  • Prior budgeting experience.
  • Basic knowledge of auditing policies.

NCUIH TEAM MEMBER PERKS

  • Sick/Safe Leave: 13 days a year, accrued bi-weekly 
  • 12 paid holidays a year 
  • Optional self-pay contributions to an FSA or Dependent Care FSA account
  • Optional employee-paid enrollment in AFLAC 
  • 403b participation with up to 5% employer match (after 90 days of employment)
  • Employee Assistance Plan 
  • Eligible employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) 
  • Competitive pay with merit increases and bonuses (dependent on funding)

Work/Life Balance and Flexibility are vital to mental, physical, and spiritual health. NCUIH offers the following benefits  

  • Flexible remote work environment (unless specified in the job description) 
  • Flexible start times between 8 am-10 am ET 
  • Modern laptop equipment, supplies, and online tools to support an everyday virtual environment 
  • Monthly training and/or team building to keep our skills sharp, and increase organization synergy

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months temp to hire)

Location: Remote (Hybrid), up to 25% travel may be required to attend in-person meetings and events

Salary: $105,000 Annually