Philanthropy & Individual Giving Manager

ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA

Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a social justice philanthropic intermediary founded in 2005 as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to invest in the immediate recovery of Louisiana’s communities after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While FFL was established in the wake of these disasters, our founders recognized the need to address the longstanding inequities that have contributed to the life outcomes of the most marginalized of Louisianans for centuries. Our programs grew in response to these needs, and today FFL focuses on philanthropic leadership, racial justice, climate justice, criminal legal reform, economic opportunity, LGBTQ justice, and support for Louisiana's vibrant arts and culture via a three-pronged strategy:

• Invest: FFL makes grants and loans to support organizations and movements throughout Louisiana in our key program areas. We attract and invest resources to support on-the-ground projects, many of which can’t access traditional philanthropy. Through fiscal sponsorship, we support innovative ideas responding to unmet needs throughout Louisiana.
• Build: We build power to effect change in Louisiana communities. We convene community leaders and provide training in organizing, policy change, leadership, public speaking, and facilitation to tackle issues of climate change, police accountability, health disparities, housing access, and more.
• Transform: By fortifying movements, we shift systems and shape regional and national narratives. We re-imagine how our communities are governed and funded to redefine how residents can thrive in them.

Since its inception, FFL has invested $60 million in more than 260 mission-critical nonprofit organizations working across the state towards building a more just Louisiana. As a social justice philanthropic intermediary, FFL’s work unapologetically advances racial justice while moving Louisiana forward. The foundation engages communities in both program co-design as well as its grant-making process to expand opportunities and move communities towards a more just future.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Foundation for Louisiana is seeking a mission-aligned, donor-centered Philanthropy & Individual Giving Manager to lead the development and execution of our individual and collective giving strategies. This includes managing donor engagement, annual campaigns, giving circles, and donor-advised funds. The Philanthropy & Individual Giving Manager will build and steward relationships with new and existing donors and fundholders, with a focus on expanding grassroots philanthropy and increasing unrestricted revenue. This role reports to the Vice President of Development and works closely with the Development and Program staff.

The Philanthropy & Individual Giving Manager can be based anywhere in the state of Louisiana; however, the position might require occasional travel to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

All Foundation for Louisiana employees are currently working remotely. Office space is available in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list of duties and responsibilities is representative and may be subject to evolution and change over time. FFL is committed to an inclusive workplace for all staff, including those with disabilities, and is open to discussing disability-related accommodations for essential job functions with qualified applicants.

Individual Giving Strategy & Annual Campaigns (35%)

• Design and manage a robust individual giving program, including annual giving campaigns and monthly donor outreach.
• Develop and execute campaign calendars, donor segmentation, and tailored appeals to grow individual giving and unrestricted revenue.
• Partner with the communications team to develop donor-centered messaging, storytelling, and digital engagement strategies.
• Manage donor acknowledgment and stewardship systems, including timely thank-you communications, impact updates, and recurring donor touchpoints.

Donor & Fundholder Relationship Management (35%)

• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of individual donors, with strategies to increase engagement, retention, and giving levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donor-advised and scholarship fundholders, ensuring a high-quality, values-aligned experience.
• Develop customized engagement plans for key donors and fundholders, including briefings, one-on-one meetings, and strategic updates.
• Coordinate donor briefings, small events, and community-centered giving experiences in collaboration with Development, Programs, and Communications.

Collective & Community-Centered Giving Models (20%)

• Support the design, promotion, and management of collective giving models such as giving circles and donor networks.
• Collaborate with Program staff to align giving opportunities with community priorities and movement-building strategies.
• Lift up community narratives and create donor education experiences that deepen understanding of racial, economic, climate, and criminal legal justice in Louisiana.

Data, Reporting & Cross-Team Collaboration (10%)

• Track donor interactions, pledges, and giving histories in Salesforce and GiveLively to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Generate data, dashboards, and reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and inform strategy for individual and collective giving.
• Partner with the Development, Finance, and Communications teams to ensure consistent data flow, reconciliation, and shared understanding of fundraising progress.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The Philanthropy & Individual Giving Manager should possess the following qualifications, skills, and personal attributes:

• Donor Engagement: Proven success cultivating and growing individual donor relationships.
• Fundraising Strategy: Experience developing annual campaign calendars and donor retention strategies.
• Community-Centered Approach: Ability to build inclusive fundraising models that reflect FFL’s values.
• Equity and Inclusion: Committed to anti-oppression and economic justice in donor engagement.
• Communications: Strong writing and interpersonal skills for donor-facing work.
• Data Management: Experience with donor CRMs (Salesforce preferred), segmentation, and reporting.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Have experience working in a community foundation, philanthropic intermediary, or social justice–oriented fundraising environment.
• Bring familiarity with Louisiana’s philanthropic, civic, or advocacy landscape, or experience in the Gulf South region.
• Have managed giving circles, donor networks, or collective giving models.
• Are comfortable facilitating small group donor conversations, briefings, or salons.
• Have experience engaging grassroots donors alongside major donors, including designing accessible entry points for giving.
• Are bilingual or multilingual (e.g., Spanish, Vietnamese, Indigenous, or diaspora languages common in Louisiana).
• Bring lived experience in or deep connection to communities most impacted by FFL’s focus areas (e.g., Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ, low-income, immigrant communities).

WHO ARE YOU?

You are a relationship builder with a deep respect for community giving. You understand that generosity shows up in many forms, and you believe in meeting people where they are. You are excited to support both grassroots donors and major individual supporters. You’re energized by conversations with fundholders and inspired by collective models of philanthropy. You’re ready to innovate, organize, and co-create giving opportunities that reflect the values and brilliance of Louisiana’s people. You love Louisiana and are concerned about the most pressing issues facing this state.

You’ll fit right in if you love to:

• Work towards shared goals with multiple team members, stakeholders, and partners
• Use technology to communicate, perform tasks, and meet critical timelines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Use FFL’s core values (community wisdom, courage, integrity, and commitment) to serve Louisiana’s communities of color and low-income communities with an intersectional analysis of racism, specifically anti-Black racism
• Give and receive feedback to improve our work together

You’re good at:

• Performing both independently and as part of a remote, collaborative team
• Centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of your work
• Time and project management across multiple campaigns and donor relationships
• Multi-tasking
• Problem-solving
• Being organized and detail-oriented
• Communicating (verbally and in writing) including translating complex issues into clear, compelling stories for donors
• Working with diverse groups

CATEGORY

This is a full-time, exempt position. Candidates should have flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Foundation for Louisiana aspires towards freedom for all Louisianans and aims to create a fully inclusive and affirming workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from people who have been involved with the criminal legal system.

Foundation for Louisiana follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, criminal justice background, and marital status.

This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, grant partners, board members, and dealings with the public.

FFL offers a generous benefits and PTO package which includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employee and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
• Professional development allowance
• 17 paid holidays and an extended end-of-year/ winter holiday break
• Home office stipend