Senior Development Strategist

4 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States The Posse Foundation Full time

About The Posse Foundation

The Posse Foundation is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students from underrepresented communities to become leaders in their fields. We are seeking an experienced Development Director to join our team and help us achieve our mission.

Salary

$80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to lead our development efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating our development strategies to meet annual revenue goals. This includes:

  • Developing a pipeline of prospects for cultivation and solicitation
  • Cultivating and stewarding relationships with corporate and foundation staff, as well as individual donors
  • Maintaining portfolios of fundraising prospects and donors
  • Assisting with advisory board meetings and other related activities
  • Writing grant proposals, reports, and budgets
  • Composing thank-you letters and other correspondence

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Seven years minimum of work experience as a development professional
  • Motivation and ability to work independently as well as with a team
  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and experience working with a fundraising database
  • Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and the public
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Others

This is a full-time position based in New Orleans. If you are passionate about education and social justice, and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please apply today



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