Donor Growth Lead — Mid-Level Gifts

LSU Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Foundation in Baton Rouge is seeking an Assistant Director of Development to grow LSU’s gift pipeline by retaining and upgrading mid-level donors ($500–$24,999). You will manage relationships with a large donor portfolio and provide concierge service to supporters, advancing major gifts for Louisiana State University.

This role emphasizes a relationship-first approach, thoughtful outreach, and meticulous data recording in LSU’s donor database, with collaboration across the team to meet

Qualifications

• Experience in an environment that required strong phone skills, for example: warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech.
• Experience in higher education or philanthropic environment
• Possess in-depth knowledge about donor databases
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and/or stewarding donors
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 300-400 donors and prospects with expected annual giving capacity in the $500- $24,999 range.
• Execute thoughtful, personalized outreach via phone, mail, email, and visits when appropriate, with a focus on building enduring relationships that deepen engagement and long-term philanthropic commitment.
• Develop, prioritize, and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that reflect a relationship-first approach.
• Move donors along the continuum in a way that honors their interests and motivations, while consistently and appropriately recording all donor contacts in LSU’s donor database.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and fellow team members on a regular basis.

Skills

Phone skills

Communication

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

LSU Foundation in Baton Rouge is seeking an Assistant Director of Development to grow LSU’s gift pipeline by retaining and upgrading mid-level donors ($500–$24,999). You will manage relationships with a large donor portfolio and provide concierge service to supporters, advancing major gifts for Louisiana State University.

This role emphasizes a relationship-first approach, thoughtful outreach, and meticulous data recording in LSU’s donor database, with collaboration across the team to meet