Development Events Lead: Fundraising & Auctions

Careers Homepage; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Development Events Manager to lead department marketing, manage the Auction and third‑party revenue, and guide staff and volunteer event committees. You will provide hands‑on fundraising and donor event support, as well as plan member events, exhibit openings, and press conferences as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in fundraising or event production, and strong organizational and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years full‑time volunteer management, fundraising, or event production experience.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead department marketing efforts and manage Auction and third-party revenue.
• Manage event committees, donor relations, and stewardship activities.
• Provide hands-on fundraising and donor event support, including member events and press conferences.

Skills

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Event production

Donor relations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Workspace

Job description

Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Development Events Manager to lead department marketing, manage the Auction and third‑party revenue, and guide staff and volunteer event committees. You will provide hands‑on fundraising and donor event support, as well as plan member events, exhibit openings, and press conferences as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in fundraising or event production, and strong organizational and writing skills.