New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Website maintenance Public Relations Website management Corporate partnership Correspondence management Report writing Microsoft Excel Database systems Microsoft Outlook Organizing community events Bachelor's degree in communications Donor prospect networking Marketing Funder relationship management Content management systems Content writing Operations coordination planning Donor thank you note management Bachelor's degree in public relations Collaboration with board members Metrics Reporting Research Mid-level Event vendor coordination ROI 3 years Bachelor's degree in business administration Bachelor's degree in marketing Corporate giving fundraising Full Job Description The Fund Development Manager serves as a key member of the development team responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing ongoing fundraising initiatives and special projects through the Ascension DePaul Foundation, which supports the mission, programs, and strategic goals of Ascension DePaul Services of New Orleans (ADSNO). This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foundation's development activities and provides administrative and operational support to the Foundation Board. The Fund Development Manager works closely with organizational leadership, board members, donors, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen philanthropic support and advance the Foundation's fundraising goals. Key responsibilities include continuous identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective and existing donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners. The Fund Development Manager also supports donor communications, relationship management, and follow-up to ensure consistent and meaningful engagement. The Fund Development Manager serves as the staff lead or key support person for special fundraising programs, campaigns, and events. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of special events, sponsorship activities, donor engagement opportunities, and other fundraising initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include:
Researching grant opportunities and preparing, writing, submitting, and tracking grant proposals, applications, reports, and related correspondence. Maintaining accurate donor and prospect information within the organization's development database, including tracking contributions, pledges, acknowledgments, sponsorships, and follow-up activities. Preparing timely donor acknowledgment letters, correspondence, reports, and other stewardship communications. Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and maintaining program and fundraising data to support grant applications, reports, donor communications, and measurement of organizational impact. Assisting with the development and maintenance of fundraising reports, prospect lists, donor histories, and performance metrics. Managing and regularly updating development-related content on the organization's website, including donor recognition, sponsorship information, special events, campaigns, and other relevant information. Coordinating with staff and external partners to ensure that website information, promotional materials, and fundraising communications remain current and accurate. Supporting the planning and execution of fundraising and community engagement events, including sponsorship solicitation, vendor coordination, registration, logistics, donor recognition, and post-event follow-up. Providing administrative and logistical support for meetings and activities of the Ascension DePaul Foundation Board and its committees. Assisting with the development of fundraising materials, sponsorship packages, donor communications, presentations, and other collateral. Maintaining appropriate documentation and records related to grants, donations, sponsorships, events, and other development activities. Working collaboratively with leadership and program staff to identify funding priorities, gather program information and outcomes, and develop compelling cases for philanthropic support. Supporting the effective operation of development services and performing other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate should possess a combination of education, professional experience, communication skills, and demonstrated success in nonprofit development and fundraising.
Preferred qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, grants management, donor relations, or a related area. Demonstrated experience researching, writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals, applications, and reports for foundations, corporations, governmental entities, and other funding sources. Experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling grant proposals, donor correspondence, sponsorship materials, reports, and other development communications. Experience planning and coordinating fundraising events, special events, donor cultivation activities, sponsorship programs, and community engagement initiatives. Experience working with donor management or fundraising databases and maintaining accurate donors, prospect, gift, pledge, and acknowledgment records. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and report program and fundraising data to demonstrate outcomes, impact, and return on investment to funders and stakeholders. Experience maintaining and updating website content and coordinating digital communications related to fundraising campaigns, events, sponsorships, and donor recognition. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with donor management systems, online fundraising platforms, and website content management systems is highly desirable. Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, events, grants, and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records, timely follow- up, and appropriate donor confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, board members, staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and follow projects through to completion. Ability and willingness to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings, fundraising events, and community activities as required.
