Description
Under the direction of the Vice President of Development and Communications, and located in Baton Rouge, LA, the Manager of Development is a member of the Lighthouse Louisiana Development Team and will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors in concert with the organization’s strategic priorities. The Baton Rouge Development Manager will coordinate overall annual giving and major gift activities. The position will work closely with other members of the Development and Communications staff, the Director of Baton Rouge Services, and other departments throughout the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
2. Special Knowledge or Skills: Superior communication and presentation skills; willingness and ability to establish
rapport with mid to high-level donors, members of the Board of Trustees and committee members; competent in
Word and Excel; able to do productive work independently; strong customer service skills.
3. Experience: 5 years of direct fund-raising or related transferable experience in the solicitation and closing of major
gifts.
4. Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
7. Working Conditions: Indoor office setting, with daily travel in the field, must have valid driver's license, insurance
and reliable transportation.
8. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.
Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility will be the basis of the employee’s evaluation, continuation of employment and change in compensation.