Fundraising/ Development Board Member

1. Role Overview: Lead board efforts to diversify and grow MHN's funding base through donor cultivation, grant partnerships, and community engagement. Bring fundraising expertise and donor connections to ensure organizational sustainability.
2. Key Responsibilities:
   1. Donor Development
      1. Identify and cultivate individual major donors ($5K+)
      2. Make personal introductions to potential donors and foundation contacts
      3. Build relationships with corporate giving programs
      4. Participate in donor meetings and solicitations with ED
      5. Host small cultivation events (friendraisers, donor dinners)
      6. Lead by example with a personally meaningful annual gift
   2. Grant & Foundation Relations
      1. Connect MHN to foundation and corporate giving opportunities
      2. Support grant writing efforts with connections, letters of support, and funder introductions
      3. Review grant proposals for fundability and alignment
      4. Attend funder meetings when appropriate
      5. Help develop relationships with the program officer
   3. Fundraising Events & Campaigns
      1. Help plan and execute annual fundraising gala (In Honor of Her)
      2. Lead or support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
      3. Sell tables/tickets and personally invite guests to events
      4. Serve as host and mission storyteller at events
      5. Support post-event donor appreciation and follow-up
   4. Board Fundraising Leadership
      1. Help set and monitor board fundraising goals
      2. Motivate other board members to participate in fundraising
      3. Chair Development Committee as board grows
      4. Share best practices and training with board
      5. Report on fundraising progress at board meetings
3. Qualifications:
   1. Demonstrated fundraising success or extensive donor network in Louisiana
   2. Grant writing or grant review experience helpful
   3. Strong relationship-building and communication skills
   4. Personal connections in the Baton Rouge/Louisiana philanthropic community
   5. Willingness to make personal financial contribution commensurate with capacity
   6. Comfort making asks or participating in solicitations
   7. Understanding of nonprofit fundraising best practices
   8. Commitment to maternal health equity
4. Time Commitment:
   1. Monthly board meetings (2 hours)
   2. Donor cultivation meetings and activities (4-6 hours/month, variable)
   3. Fundraising event planning and execution (quarterly)
   4. Development Committee meetings as established
   5. Approximately 8-10 hours/month, with seasonal variation

Term: 2 years, renewable