Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships - New Orleans

Generation Hope•New Orleans, LA

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Generation Hope seeks a Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships to help grow and steward philanthropic support for its work in Greater New Orleans. This relationship-focused fundraiser will identify prospective supporters, cultivate local donors and partners, coordinate solicitations, and ensure that supporters understand the impact of their investment. Reporting to the Director, Development, DC, the Manager will work closely with the New Orleans Senior Director of Family Programs, other local program colleagues, and RGI teammates in grants, individual giving, corporate giving, communications, and revenue operations. This is a frontline fundraising role, not a supervisory position, and will be responsible for generating a minimum of $350,000-$500,000+ within its first 12 months. The successful candidate will bring initiative, strong follow-through, and a commitment to building relationships rooted in the New Orleans community.

Requirements

Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, community engagement, or relationship-based work; comparable experience is welcome.
Ability to build trust with donors, businesses, community leaders, and colleagues from varied backgrounds.
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow-through.
Comfort asking for support and managing several prospect relationships at once.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives that connect donor priorities to organizational impact.
Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM/donor management system.
Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and to engaging student parents and their families with respect and dignity.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Meet or exceed annual DC fundraising revenue targets as established by the Director.
Maintain a donor retention rate consistent with or above organizational benchmarks.
Maintain 100% accuracy and timeliness in donor record management and gift acknowledgment (within 48 hours of receipt).
Submit timely development reports and pipeline updates to leadership on a monthly basis.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Greater New Orleans philanthropic or civic landscape is helpful.
Experience using a CRM or another relationship-management system is helpful.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors, local foundations, businesses, and community partners in the Greater New Orleans area.
Research and qualify prospects; develop cultivation, solicitation, renewal, and stewardship plans with the Director, Development.
Conduct donor and partner meetings, prepare tailored asks, and track commitments and next steps.
Identify opportunities for local corporate support, sponsorship, and employee engagement that align with Generation Hope’s mission.
Help connect supporters with the New Orleans Scholar Program, FamilyU, and other relevant organizational priorities, using accurate, approved program information.
Maintain regular, thoughtful communication with donors and partners; support timely acknowledgments and impact updates.
Represent Generation Hope at appropriate local meetings, cultivation activities, and community events.
Work with New Orleans program leaders to identify responsible opportunities for site visits, introductions, and mission-centered storytelling.
Coordinate with the grants team on local foundation opportunities and reporting needs, without making program or budget commitments independently.
Work toward an approved annual market revenue goal and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
Record donor interactions, opportunities, and next steps in the CRM accurately and promptly.
Provide regular updates on revenue progress, near-term opportunities, and risks.
Partner with the individual giving, strategic communications, and organization-wide Brand & Marketing teams on locally relevant campaigns and donor materials.