Director of Annual Giving

The Emerge Center•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Director of Annual Giving is a key member of The Emerge Foundation's fundraising team. This individual will be responsible for expanding and growing the Foundation's Annual Giving Program, focusing on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual and corporate donors who contribute between $1,000 and $100,000 annually. The Director will play a vital role in achieving fundraising goals and ensuring strong, lasting relationships with donors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 3-5 years of fundraising experience, particularly in donor development and relationship building.
Proven success in managing Annual Giving programs and securing corporate sponsorships.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong passion for Emerge's mission and the communities we serve.
Must pass state and federal background checks.
Must pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

Set and achieve annual fundraising goals for the Foundation's Annual Giving program.
Develop strategies to meet financial targets, track progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Craft compelling messaging for appeals and coordinate the design and distribution of appeal materials, including digital communications.
Lead donor stewardship efforts, ensuring donors are acknowledged, appreciated, and provided updates on the impact of their gifts.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual donors capable of giving $1,000 to $20,000 annually.
Develop corporate sponsorship opportunities for events, securing sponsorships between $2,500 and $100,000 annually, and manage post-event stewardship.
Manage the Impact Society multi-year major gift program, maintaining strong relationships with major donors and securing payments on pledges.
Utilize wealth screening tools to tailor strategies and maintain a portfolio of prospects capable of giving a minimum annual gift of $1,000.
Develop fundraising strategies for key events such as the Gala and Volunteer Activist events.
Assist with event logistics and support the planning and execution of fundraising events.
Represent Emerge in the community, building relationships at networking events and through active participation in local organizations.
Collaborate with Board members to identify new prospects and secure new donor leads.
Support the Executive Director in major gift work, aiding with top donor cultivation.
Manage grateful family initiatives like the Butterfly Giving Program to foster ongoing donor relationships.