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Friends of Lafitte Greenway is seeking a personable, organized, and passionate fundraiser to join our team. Find more information below.

Title: Development Manager, Friends of Lafitte Greenway

Reports to: Executive Director

General Job Description: The Development Manager will manage Friends of Lafitte Greenway’s growth in fundraising through philanthropic grants, corporate and local business sponsorship, and individual giving. In coordination with the Executive Director and board of directors, the Development Manager will develop and support the execution of an annual fundraising plan. Activities include donor prospecting, donor development and cultivation, grant writing, constituent relationship data management, donor communications, and fundraising event coordination. Responsibilities may also include communications and administrative support functions. This position reports to the Executive Director, and works in close coordination with the Program Director. This is a full-time position.

Essential Responsibilities/Functions

Fundraising Planning 

  • In coordination with Executive Director and committees, develop annual fundraising plan with specific and ambitious targets for each fundraising stream: philanthropic grants, corporate and business sponsorship, earned income, and individual contributions. 
  • Activate staff, board members and volunteers to support the execution of the annual fundraising plan.
  • Expand the donor pipeline and grant opportunities through prospect identification and research.
  • Plan and coordinate small fundraising events and donor appreciation events in accordance with the annual fundraising plan. 
  • Support Program Director in planning and executing major revenue-generating events-- including the spring Greenway Festival and fall Greenway Soirée gala.

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with Friends’ existing donor base through regular communications via email, phone calls, meetings, invitations to programs and events, etc.
  • Represent Friends of Lafitte Greenway at Friends’ programs, external community meetings and events, and in individual donor meetings to build relationships with potential donors.
  • Assist in scheduling and preparing materials for meetings with donors for Executive Directors and board members.
  • Draft compelling donor appeals, blog posts, social media posts, and thank you letters that connect donors with Friends mission and vision.
  • Manage donor data in Nationbuilder CRM database. 

Grant Writing and Grants Management

  • Develop grant proposals (narrative, budget, and supplementary materials) that articulate the case for support of Friends of Lafitte Greenway in clear, compelling, and persuasive written language.
  • Research potential grants, maintain a calendar of relevant grant application deadlines and reporting timelines, and build relationships with philanthropic donors.
  • Support grant reporting in coordination with the Program Director and Executive Director.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Two to four years relevant work experience in nonprofit development

Required Skills and Attributes

  • An entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of creativity, flexibility, and initiative
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to listen, lead, persuade, motivate, convey key messages, respect and diplomatically maintain positive relationships with a wide range of audiences and constituencies throughout the community
  • A passion for our mission and development
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, personable demeanor, and collaborative orientation; a team player.
  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Ability to work in a deadline-oriented office in a complex, fast-moving, and changing environment

Preferred Skills and Attributes

  • Graphic Design experience preferred
  • Proven record of securing successful grants, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000
  • Data management skills preferred. 
  • Event planning experience

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience 

Non Discrimination 

Friends of Lafitte Greenway is an equal-opportunity employer, and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard for race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, culture, or ancestry. Friends will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

To Apply

Send an email to [email protected] by Friday, February 14th with:

  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter, and
  • Name, title, and contact information for two references