Foundation Development Associate

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Associate I plays a key role in supporting Franciscan Health Foundation's fundraising efforts by coordinating donor engagement, annual giving activities, events, and stewardship. This position manages a small donor portfolio, executes annual fund campaigns and events, and assists with communication and database updates following established protocols. In addition to these responsibilities, the Development Associate serves as a representative of the Foundation both within the organization and in the broader community, attending civic and service group meetings, assisting with volunteer coordination, and participating in internal presentations such as new employee orientation.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Marketing/communications, fundraising, non-profit management, or related field
1 year of experience in Fundraising, Communications, and/or Public Relations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/communications, fundraising, non-profit management, or related field

Responsibilities

Coordinating donor engagement, annual giving activities, events, and stewardship.
Managing a small donor portfolio.
Executing annual fund campaigns and events.
Assisting with communication and database updates.
Serving as a representative of the Foundation within the organization and in the broader community.
Attending civic and service group meetings.
Assisting with volunteer coordination.
Participating in internal presentations such as new employee orientation.
Annual Fund & Employee Giving
Event planning and execution
Donor stewardship (notes, calls, giving clubs)
Communications support (e.g., approved email newsletters, direct response efforts)
Community & Internal Engagement (civic groups, volunteers, orientation)
Personal portfolio management
Database management (updates, tracking via existing reports/dashboards)