Area Manager (Baton Rouge, LA)

ALSAC•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees a team responsible for executing fundraising campaigns and manages a personal donor portfolio. The role leads experiential fundraising programs and initiatives in assigned markets, ensuring strong performance and alignment with Area business plans. Campaigns and events include dinners, galas, golf tournaments, fitness events, peer-to-peer initiatives, Dream Home, radiothons, school-based events, multicultural initiatives, and promotions programs. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule and requires regular attendance at the Territory Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Applicants should be able to reliably commute to the office as needed. The role involves approximately 50% travel by car or plane, depending on distance and business needs, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary for events, donor meetings, and organizational priorities. A driver’s license is required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or event management.
Proven success leading fundraising campaigns and managing donor portfolios.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with committee development, corporate sponsorships, and high-wealth donor engagement.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and lead a team effectively.
Proficiency in CRM systems and data-driven fundraising strategies.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel approximately 50% by car or plane.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Ability to reliably commute to the Baton Rouge Territory Office as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth across multiple fundraising channels, achieving financial goals and aligning activities with budget targets.
Manage and mentor a team of 2–3 fundraising professionals; set goals, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
Lead planning and execution of dinners, galas, golf tournaments, and fitness-based fundraisers, ensuring strong logistics, volunteer engagement, and donor experience.
Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals through face-to-face interactions, committee development, and strategic solicitation.
Recruit, train, and manage executive-level volunteer committees; collaborate with national board members and senior executives to drive event success.
Manage a personal book of business and execute campaigns such as Dream Home, radiothons, school-based events, multicultural initiatives, and promotions programs.