Chief Philanthropy & Donor Engagement Officer

Community Foundation of Acadiana; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Remote work opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Community Foundation of Acadiana is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to join its leadership team. This role will drive donor cultivation and engagement strategies to grow long-term assets and actively connect generous people to meaningful giving while building the foundation's ability to secure planned gifts and legacies.

The Vice President will also lead efforts to expand external partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum five years of leadership experience developing, implementing and adapting donor engagement strategies.
• Experience attracting and engaging donors or customers across diverse backgrounds welcomed.
• Cover letter and résumé required; letters should respond to CFA's mission and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor cultivation and engagement strategies to grow long-term assets.
• Lead efforts to enhance external partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.
• Support the Foundation's leadership team, reporting to the COO, to expand impact in Acadiana.

Skills

Donor engagement

Strategic fundraising

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Community Foundation of Acadiana is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to join its leadership team. This role will drive donor cultivation and engagement strategies to grow long-term assets and actively connect generous people to meaningful giving while building the foundation's ability to secure planned gifts and legacies.

The Vice President will also lead efforts to expand external partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.