Donor Engagement Manager

Louisiana Bucket Brigade•New Orleans, LA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade (LABB) is a 501(c)(3) environmental health and justice organization dedicated to working with communities impacted by the state's oil refineries and chemical plants. Our mission is to foster an informed, healthy society by holding the petrochemical industry and government accountable for pollution's true costs, thereby accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels. Our vision is a Louisiana that is healthy, prosperous, pollution-free, and just, prioritizing people and the environment over profit. We are seeking an experienced Annual Fund Manager to contribute to this vital work.

Requirements

At least 5 years of development experience, including demonstrated success in annual giving, donor relations, and successful solicitations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent phone skills.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility to achieve independent financial and engagement goals.
Commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality.
Commitment to racial justice and DEI.
Open to giving and receiving regular feedback.
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and Bloomerang or similar web-based constituent relations management system (CRM).
Genuine ability to perform job with the highest level of professionalism, courtesy, compassion, and discretion in all interactions.
Must have a driver’s license.
Will provide at least three references.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer or activism experience
Local candidates preferred
2-3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and execute two major annual appeal campaigns: Giving Tuesday (end-of-year) and GiveNOLA Day.
Engage staff, board of directors, and volunteers in peer-to-peer campaigning for GiveNOLA Day and other peer giving opportunities.
Manage outreach, appeals, and stewardship for the Monthly Marchers, LABB’s Monthly Giving program.
Conduct research and analysis of giving campaigns to recommend future targeted outreach and activities.
Maintain a portfolio of 600 donors for ongoing (1:many) communication and stewardship.
Prioritize approximately 50-60 donors for personalized, 1:1 cultivation with the potential for increased giving.
Collaborate with the Development Director on moves management and cultivation strategies for mid-level donors with major gift potential.
Coordinate identification and relationship-building opportunities for acquiring new supporters.
Manage and execute the stewardship plan in coordination with the Development Director and Development Volunteer.
Manage development volunteers to assist with stewardship activities.
Create and send gift acknowledgments for mid-level donors.
Incorporate data from the CRM and wealth screen database to enhance fundraising activities and appeals.
Ensure fundraising activities and donor engagement are accurately recorded in the CRM in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the Data Manager and Development Director on CRM systems and automations to improve development department efficiency.
Support donor database maintenance.
Prepare and present reports on annual fund performance, metrics, and statistics.
Supervise and support the Development Data Coordinator to ensure a clean, efficient, and productive CRM.
Supervise the Development Volunteer in executing LABB’s donor stewardship plan.
Participate in weekly staff meetings, occasional team building and DEI events, including the annual staff retreat.
Participate in monthly development team meetings.
Complete annual DEI and cultural enhancement requirements.
Use allotted professional development funds to improve and grow skills and capacity.
Adhere to the organizational values statement.