Position Summary:
The Special Events Manager is a member of the Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation team responsible for successfully executing foundation fundraising events; supporting special events held at the zoo; and providing appropriate stewardship of event sponsors, guests, and volunteers. This position also serves as the team liaison to zoo staff committees planning and implementing zoo events to build community engagement. Essential Job Functions Fundraising Events: • Plan and implement foundation fundraising events in coordination with the development team, steering committees, corporate sponsors, and in-kind donors.
• Responsible for all aspects of fundraising event production and execution including timelines, logistics, coordination of printed materials, working within pre-set budget guidelines, and managing all other aspects of foundation fundraising events.
• Work with team members to solicit cash sponsorships for fundraising events.
• Solicit silent auction items, in-kind donations, and, whenever possible, underwriting for all foundation fundraising events.
• Coordinate corporate and individual volunteer activities for corporate engagement projects (jeans days, corporate campaigns, holiday drives, etc.) in coordination with the development team.
• Follows all foundation procedures as appropriate to the position. • Other duties as required.
Donor Data & Stewardship Management:
• Manage the process of invoicing, and tracking payments from sponsors and event participants, monitor data entry for events, acknowledgment policies, and stewardship appropriate for constituents falling under fundraising events.
• Utilize Bloomerang donor development software to track and steward event donors, participants, sponsors and volunteers.
• Oversee event revenue and event reconciliation to ensure all sponsorship pledges and donations are paid promptly.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating event e-blasts and mailings as required regularly partnering with Zoo Marketing & PR staff for social media and event promotion. 3601 Thomas Road Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-775-3877 www.brzoo.org Contact: Dee Blake, ext. 6262 dee.blake@brzfoundation.org
• Identify, track and alert the BRZF team of guests and companies new to zoo fundraising through event participation.
• Provide the most personal and appropriate stewardship experiences possible in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive professional relationship with volunteers, zoo staff & board members.
• Other duties as required. Team Liaison to Zoo Event
Committees:
• Represent the foundation team on zoo committees planning public events at the zoo. The primary purpose of these events is to engage the community and increase attendance at the zoo.
• Identify opportunities to support zoo events with cash sponsorships.
• Work with the Sr. Director of Development to identify and solicit sponsorships for zoo events.
• Other duties as required. Non-Essential Job Functions Minimum
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in special events preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend events.
• Computer & internet savvy: Microsoft Office products, donor development software and donor research.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. • Raisers Edge or Bloomerang CRM software knowledge is a plus. Essential Physical Requirements
• Must possess the visual acuity to develop written correspondence and determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Must be physically able to perform the basic life operational functions of talking, hearing, sitting for long periods and performing repetitive motions, such as using a computer.
• Must be able to speak audibly, write legibly and perform repetitive motions such as typing.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying degrees of temperature and humidity.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted. Location and Compensation • This position is based at the Baton Rouge Zoo.
• This is a full-time salaried position based on experience and qualifications. • Salary range: $55,000-$65,000
To apply for this position, please email or send a cover letter and resume to the following:
3601 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
dee.blake@brzfoundation.org
The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Responsible for soliciting gifts of $1,000+ from donors and prospective donors. Develop, compile and maintain resources in fulfillment of the mission of each division within their community, promoting, supporting, and expanding Evergreen Life Services.
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. Experience: Five or more years of successful experience in development within a nonprofit, personal philanthropic fundraising and/or consultative sales.
Physical Requirements
Special Requirements
· May be required to attend a seminar or job-related training courses.
· Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
· Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
· Must be able to prioritize work tasks.
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work nights and weekends when required.
Working Environment
General office environment.
Interested applicants may apply by following this link.
Physical Requirements:
Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Position Description and Overview
The Senior Director of Development (SDD) works directly with the Executive Director to sustain and grow the Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation’s fundraising program. The Senior Director of Development for the Foundation should be an experienced, entrepreneurial, articulate and highly motivated professional with at least seven years of experience in the non-profit fund development field. The SDD will foster relationships with key funding organizations and influential/philanthropic individuals to create enduring partnerships with the Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation. He/she will be held accountable for cycling those relationships inside a moves management system toward new sponsorships, grants and individual philanthropic gifts to the Foundation.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential Physical Requirements
Location and Compensation
To Apply Contact: Dee Blake 225-775-3877, ext. 6262 or email dee.blake@brzfoundation.org
EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 2022
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LOCATION: Shreveport, Louisiana
CLASS: Salaried: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on experience
SUMMARY: Provide extensive support to the Executive Director and manage all operational systems of the Red River Revel Arts Festival. Duties include systems management, purchasing, budget administration, database management, and assisting finance personnel with the administration of the annual audit. Acts as liaison with various entities and represents the Revel in accordance with policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
Develop and maintain strategies for the Revel to operate efficiently and within budgetary guidelines.
Develop a thorough working knowledge of policies and procedures in order to assist the Director in ensuring compliance.
JOB TITLE: Director of DevelopmentFLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-timeDEPARTMENT: Resource DevelopmentMANAGES: Development TeamREPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – $65,000
MISSION The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Each employee at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana helps to extend the mission of the agency in particular ways as outlined in the position description. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member and is responsible for the direction and oversight of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana’s resource development efforts. The Director of Development creates, leads, and implements a diversified, integrated fundraising strategy and plan that includes, but is not limited to, individual gifts, major and planned giving, corporate, grant/foundation giving, government funding, solicitation campaigns (i.e. SOLA Giving Day), special events, and donor stewardship. The Director of Development will combine a hands-on fundraising role with specific responsibilities and maintain the strategic direction of the development department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strong vision, leadership, strategic planning, direction, and evaluation, to design and meet the Agency’s annual resources goals by ensuring success in:
Strategic Fundraising & Development:
Donor Relationship Building:
Marketing & Influence Building:
Team Leadership:
General/Agency Support:
QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESThis position requires a creative, collaborative, and results-oriented leader whose passion for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana’s mission is matched with strong leadership, interpersonal savvy that helps establish effective relationships, and crisp decision-making and sound judgment in the face of complex challenges. Attentive and active listening and communication skills; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Approachable with an appreciation of and ability to work with many diverse constituencies. Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside of the Agency. Organized, flexible, and adaptable. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Routine office environment, but with significant time spent in business and community locations. Frequent independent local travel; must be able to travel to the BBBSA National Conference. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. OUR COMMITMENT TO JEDIAt Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, board members, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person [regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status] has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana subscribes to and supports all laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. The policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity prohibits the exclusion of potential employees on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, familial or marital status, pregnancy, age, veteran status, military status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation and/or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to BBBS of Acadiana. Contact the Executive Director with any questions or requests for accommodation. DISCLOSURESThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, physical demands, and required skills. BBBS of Acadiana may at its discretion add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
To apply, please complete the Job Application here.
Fundraising Administrative Assistant
MISSION: The mission of this position is to assist, facilitate and track all fundraising activities from cultivation to thank you notes and recognition. Tell OPTIONS story through print and production, social media, and grants. This position requires high degree of professionalism, loyalty and trust.
OPTIONS has a mandatory vaccine policy, except for those who qualify for an approved exemption due to disability or religion. Additionally, offers of employment will be contingent upon proof of covid-19 vaccine or qualification for a medical or religious exemption.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience in an office environment Motor Vehicle Record - good driving record Vehicle liability insurance if driving personal vehicle
BENEFITS
Paid Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off for Full-time Staff
Paid Holidays
Great Health, Vision, and Dental Plans
403b Retirement Plan
403b Retirement Plan Match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
EOE/M/F
Keywords: Calendaring, Outlook, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Scanning, Database, Secretarial, Vendor Management, Invoicing, Compliance, Receptionist, Reconciling, Non profit, Social Work, Grant writing, Donations, Fundraising, Social Media, Public Relations, Human Resources, CRM, Relationship Management, Database Management, Database, Graphic Design, Specialist
Interested applicants may apply by clicking: Join Our Team - Options4U .
OBH is pleased to announce a job posting for a Coordinator for upcoming development and implementation of the Early Childhood Supports and Services (ECSS) program.
Key responsibilities of this position include supporting the implementation, ongoing operations and evaluation of a newly developed and highly complex statewide program requiring coordination between management entities, multiple LDH program offices, external child-serving state agencies, providers of treatment, case management, and social services for children and families across the state, and other stakeholder groups. Candidates with experience in all aspects of project management from conception to implementation are preferred. Familiarity with grant writing, request for proposal development and management, contract development, monitoring, and invoice review and approval is also desired.
Applicants interested in the position may apply HERE.
The following information is noted in the LA Careers listing:
Job Title: Program Manager 1-A-DHH
Location: Office of Behavioral Health | Behavioral Health Clinical/Community Programs | East Baton Rouge
Announcement Number for this posting: OBH/DRT/166979
Closing Date/Time of the Announcement: Wednesday, December 7, 2022; @ 11:59 PM Central Time
The Director of Development will be primarily responsible for day-to-day management of all fundraising activities including public relations, volunteers, in-kind gifts, hands-on implementation and conclusion of the fundraising plans and initiatives of Providence House. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will help implement and execute a fundraising strategy designed to support the organization’s future goals. This individual will be responsible for the cultivation of donors and preparing for the “ask”. The Director of Development will provide staff support for board-driven fundraising special events and board members as they solicit gifts and potential donors. Additionally, they will oversee all fundraising administrative considerations and ensure the accuracy, as well as timeliness, of all prospects, donor, and volunteer communications, lists/reports.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to:
· Manage all aspects of the fundraising program to gain revenue necessary to support the program annually· Manage the performance of fundraising staff· Develop concept, write, and design solicitation materials; oversee print and electronic production (working with staff)· Cultivate donors and relationships· Develop and implement donor acknowledgement system· Conduct campaign tracking and reporting to Executive Director· Maintain department budget for fundraising activities, events, and materials· Invite individuals/groups to weekly community luncheons· Oversee large donor lists and letters (working with other staff)· Assist with donor events, thank you letters, lunch invites, follow-up phone calls, etc.· Preparation of electronic presentations as needed (working with other staff)· Work with Executive Director on board development activities· Provide any information needed to assist Board members in fulfilling their commitment to their assigned committees and to Providence House Board and raising of funds
Requirements:
· Five years minimum successful line fundraising experience in a comparable non-profit fundraising environment; Advanced degree preferred; Successful major individual giving/planned giving experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree· Proven track record in cultivating and developing prospective donors· Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as strong social media skills· Highly motivated and able to work independently· Maintain high moral standards· Strong leadership and management skills· Self-confident, flexible, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with a variety of volunteer leaders and staff· Superb relationship builder· CFRE designation a plus but not required· Ability to understand and work within a variety of fundraising software and database functions· Criminal records clearance required prior to employment· Valid Louisiana Driver’s License· Have and maintain a good driving safety record· A high- level working performance in MS Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, database management, and knowledge in innovative graphic applications, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
· 401(k)· Dental insurance· Employee assistance program· Health insurance· Life insurance· Paid time off· Retirement plan
Schedule:
· 8-hour shift· Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
· Shreveport, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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