VP of Philanthropy & Donor Growth — Remote

Clay Today; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Remote work opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Community Foundation of Acadiana is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead donor cultivation and engagement efforts that grow long-term assets and planned gifts. This role reports to the COO and involves expanding partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of leadership experience in strategy development for donor engagement, with a civically minded passion to serve Acadiana’s eight-parish

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five years of leadership experience in developing, implementing and adapting strategies to attract and engage donors or customers.
• Experience building external partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.
• Ability to translate donor generosity into long-term asset growth and planned gifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor cultivation and engagement strategies to grow long-term assets.
• Lead efforts to connect generous people with meaningful giving opportunities.
• Strengthen external partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.
• Support growth initiatives and capacity building for the foundation.

Skills

Leadership

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Foundation of Acadiana is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead donor cultivation and engagement efforts that grow long-term assets and planned gifts. This role reports to the COO and involves expanding partnerships with wealth managers and professional advisors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of leadership experience in strategy development for donor engagement, with a civically minded passion to serve Acadiana’s eight-parish