DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
About the National Council of Urban Indian Health
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) was founded to improve and advance health outcomes experienced by urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) and represent the interests of Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) before Congress and Federal agencies. NCUIH is a 501(c)(3), membership-based organization devoted to supporting the development of quality, accessible, and culturally sensitive healthcare programs for AI/ANs living in urban communities. NCUIH provides advocacy, education, training, and leadership for urban Indian healthcare providers and represents UIOs funded through Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and the AI/ANs they serve.
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 institutional grants, 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 pivot from mostly federal grants to funding that includes significant investments from philanthropic and private sectors. This is a temp-to-hire position, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time position, after three months.
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 SOPs, 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.
- A minimum of 2 years of federal grant experience is required.
- 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 teambuilding to keep our skills sharp and increase organization synergy
Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
Experience:
- Fundraising/Development: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
