Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: NEW ORLEANS - Development Manager : *Part-Time*

Plays a vital role in all aspects of fundraising and event management for HeartGift - NEW ORLEANS. The position is to assist the Executive Director in fulfilling short and long-term goals guided by the strategic plan, which is consistent with the organization’s mission and overall strategic goals. In addition, this position will assist in sponsorship inquiries, donor identification, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as event management/logistics.

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Part-time: 25-30 hours/week

Work environment: Work from home

Work Location: Must reside in New Orleans, LA

Primary Responsibilities:

Core Fundraising Responsibilities:

· Conduct research, analyze data, and compile reports for stewardship & cultivation of donors

· Responsible for donor database and management tools

· Assist in donor/sponsor requests, pledges, contributions, and in-kind gifts

· Assist with drafting proposals & grant applications

· Support staff on fund development goals and initiatives

· Support with other projects deemed necessary

Core Event Management Responsibilities:

· Help plan and execute events

· Oversee volunteers, committees, vendors, and on-site relationships

· Responsible for the development and fulfillment of the event budget

· Support with other projects deemed necessary

Administration

· Write effective meeting reports, summarizing decisions made and actions to be taken

· Responsiveness to emails phone calls from internal and external partners in a timely manner

· Must be able to demonstrate ability to independently lead projects from beginning to end

Collaboration

· Support Patient Coordinator as needed

· Support the Louisiana Community Impact Board on fund development goals and initiatives

· Support the foundation staff on marketing/PR opportunities in Louisiana

· Open communication to ensure compliance with policies/guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Proficient in Microsoft Products

· Proficient in donor/CRM databases, like Razor’s Edge

Key Characteristics/Desired Competencies

· Acute judgment & confident

· Routinely takes initiative/Intuitive awareness

· Strong problem-solving, priority-setting, and decision-making skills

· Clear communicator, written and verbal

· Ability to manage multiple projects/efficient with time

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree and/or a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a related field

· Represent the organization when necessary

• · Some travel, nights, and weekend work required

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