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 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.

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.
• 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