Hope Ignites · 15 hours ago
Director of Development, Hope Ignites New Orleans
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expHope Ignites is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering transformational philanthropy in the New Orleans community. The Director of Development is responsible for leading fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors, and ensuring effective donor engagement to support the organization's mission and goals.
Non ProfitSocial AssistanceSocial ImpactUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Personally identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 60–75 active individual and major donors with capacity to give $5,000+ annually
Conduct 15–20 face-to-face donor visits per month, focused on deepening relationships and increasing engagement and giving
Maintain a strong presence in the New Orleans philanthropic and civic community through meetings, events, and one-on-one outreach
Develop and execute individualized cultivation and stewardship plans that strengthen donor relationships and long-term commitment
Identify and facilitate meaningful volunteer and engagement opportunities for donors and prospects
Collaborate with the program team to foster positive scholar and collegian interaction with donors and community partners
Partner with the Executive Director to set and execute annual fundraising goals and strategies aligned with organizational priorities
Lead the organization’s individual giving and major gifts strategy; supplement and grow corporate giving beyond event sponsorship
Collaborate with the Executive Director to create and execute strategies for grant revenue growth and oversee the grant process
Monitor progress toward goals, analyze performance, and adjust strategies to improve outcomes
Assume responsibility for all development reporting to the Board and attend all Board meetings
Work closely with the Board of Directors and Development Committee to expand donor and corporate support
Support Board members in cultivating their networks and meeting fundraising goals
Engage board members, volunteers, and community leaders as referral sources for prospective donors
Communicate regularly with leadership regarding donor activity, proposals, stewardship reports, and fundraising progress
Lead fundraising strategy and execution for three major annual fundraisers, in partnership with staff, Board, and volunteers
Manage all fundraising events, including prospect identification, donor cultivation, sponsorship growth, and follow-up
Recruit volunteer leadership, develop prospect lists, and personally solicit gifts connected to events
Oversee Hope Ignites New Orleans’ brand and messaging across development-related communications
Collaborate with the Executive Director on appeals, annual reports, and the annual communication plan
Support the Development Associate with website and social media efforts
Manage public relations and marketing details related to development
Develop donor collateral materials and write articles for local publications as needed
Track all donor and prospect interactions accurately and timely in CRM system
Ensure all gift acknowledgment, recognition, and donor correspondence meet established standards and timelines
Prepare contact reports, proposals, stewardship updates, and other documentation critical to donor relationship management
Perform other related duties as needed to ensure efficient and effective operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field required
Five (5)+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major and individual giving
Proven ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and follow through consistently
Experience supervising staff or leading teams in a collaborative environment
Excellent organizational, time management, and written/oral communication skills
Professional, diplomatic, and collaborative leadership style
Passion for the mission and impact of Hope Ignites New Orleans
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive motions as required
Background clearance, fingerprint clearance, and Motor Vehicle Report required
Valid Louisiana driver's license and good driving record
CPR and First Aid certification required as a condition of continued employment
Professional work habits and dress
Preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce, Office 365, and Canva
Willingness to be actively engaged in the New Orleans community; knowledge of the local philanthropic landscape preferred
Company
Hope Ignites
Hope Ignites (formerly Boys Hope Girls Hope) nurtures and guides motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.17MKey Investors
Union Home Mortgage FoundationPanera Bread FoundationSt. Louis County Children's Service Fund
2025-10-07Grant· $0.01M
2024-02-29Grant
2023-05-23Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kristin Ostby de Barillas
President and CEO
James Williams
Director of Post-Secondary Success and Strategic Partnerships
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