Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships - New Orleans

Generation Hope•New Orleans, LA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Generation Hope seeks a relationship-focused fundraiser to grow and steward philanthropic support for its work in Greater New Orleans. The Manager will identify prospective supporters, cultivate local donors and partners, coordinate solicitations, and communicate the impact of supporters’ investments. This frontline fundraising role is not supervisory and is responsible for generating a minimum of $350,000–$500,000+ within its first 12 months. The position reports to the Director, Development, DC, and works closely with the New Orleans Senior Director of Family Programs, local program colleagues, and teammates across grants, individual giving, corporate giving, communications, and revenue operations. The Manager will build a qualified local prospect portfolio, maintain consistent outreach, contribute to the approved market revenue goal, and develop strong relationships with local program staff and the broader fundraising team. The role is based in the Greater New Orleans area and involves local or regional travel as needed, including donor meetings, community events, and site visits. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a stated salary range of $75,000–$85,000.

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, including the ability to craft compelling narratives connecting donor priorities to organizational impact.
Proficiency in Salesforce or a comparable CRM or donor management system.
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability 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.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, or ability to navigate the metropolitan transit system.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs. for event setup as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors, local foundations, businesses, and community partners in Greater New Orleans.
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 aligned with Generation Hope’s mission.
Connect supporters with the New Orleans Scholar Program, FamilyU, and other organizational priorities using accurate, approved program information.
Maintain regular communication with donors and partners and support timely acknowledgments and impact updates.
Represent Generation Hope at 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 independently making program or budget commitments.
Work toward an approved annual market revenue goal and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
Record donor interactions, opportunities, and next steps accurately and promptly in the CRM.
Provide regular updates on revenue progress, near-term opportunities, and risks.
Partner with individual giving, strategic communications, and Brand & Marketing teams on locally relevant campaigns and donor materials.
Meet or exceed annual fundraising revenue targets established by the Director.
Maintain donor retention consistent with or above organizational benchmarks.
Maintain 100% accuracy and timeliness in donor records and gift acknowledgments, with acknowledgments within 48 hours of receipt.
Submit development reports and pipeline updates to leadership monthly.
Build a qualified New Orleans prospect portfolio, establish consistent donor and partner outreach, contribute to the approved local revenue goal, and build strong working relationships with site staff and the broader fundraising team.