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Gulf Coast Social Services · 1 week ago

Director of Development

Metairie, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Gulf Coast Social Services is seeking a Director of Development to lead their fundraising and philanthropic initiatives. This role involves strategically directing fundraising operations, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring a sustainable funding portfolio for the agency.

Health CareNon ProfitPersonal HealthService Industry

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership to define fundraising priorities, set revenue targets, and develop strategic fundraising plans in alignment with organizational goals

Manages the agency’s fundraising database (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang, or Blackbaud CRM), ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and timely donor acknowledgment

Cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Actively participates in community networks

Develops and maintains strategic partnerships in the community; serves as a visible ambassador for the organization at regional and local events

Oversees all donor communications, including appeals, newsletters, social media content, and impact reports

Coordinates all aspects of special events and fundraising campaigns, including planning, budgeting, logistics, sponsorship, and post-event analysis

Implements and evaluates planned giving strategies to secure legacy gifts and long-term sustainability

Builds and promotes a culture of philanthropy across all levels of the organization

Serves as the primary liaison to the Board Fundraising Committee; prepares reports, materials, and presentations as needed. Solicits donations for Board members annually

Leads special projects such as grant writing, marketing, networking outreach, etc. with regional leaders, consultants, and others

Establishes systems to monitor fundraising performance, track KPIs, and adjust strategy as needed to meet or exceed revenue goals

Ensures proper recognition and stewardship of all donors through timely communication and acknowledgment programs

Provides leadership, training, and support to fundraising volunteers and staff involved in development activities

Ensures compliance with ethical fundraising practices, donor intent, and IRS and charitable giving regulations

As a member of the leadership team, works to reimage the current board and create regional boards with the objective of promoting regional members to the leadership board

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipDonor managementGrant writingCRM proficiencyDigital fundraisingPublic relationsMarketingCommunicationsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field

Five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and development leadership, preferably in the nonprofit, public service, or healthcare sectors

Demonstrated success in securing major gifts ($2500-$5000 range), writing and managing grants, and achieving fundraising goals

Proficiency in donor management and CRM platforms such as Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang, Blackbaud, DonorPerfect, or similar tools

Willingness to travel 25%