Development Officer - Foundation

Make an Impact. Drive Philanthropy. Join Our Foundation Team!
What We're Looking For:

• A mission-driven, results-oriented fundraising professional with strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of direct fundraising experience with proven success in individual and corporate giving.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting/exceeding fundraising goals.
• Experience managing a donor portfolio, moves management, and closing solicitations.
• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in nonprofit management or related field preferred.
• Special Skills, Licenses, and Knowledge Requirements:
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Bloomerang).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills; comfortable making in-person solicitations.
• Ability to learn and implement AI tools for donor engagement while ensuring ethical use and data privacy.
• CFRE certification preferred (or willingness to pursue).
• Volunteer management experience and healthcare fundraising experience a plus.

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

Check out our employee perks here!

Serve as a key member of the Baton Rouge General Foundation team to advance philanthropic support for the hospital and its programs.

• Manage a portfolio of 100–125 mid-level and major gift prospects, including individuals, corporations, grateful patients, and planned giving prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to meet and exceed annual fundraising revenue goals.
• Create compelling donor-facing materials, case statements, proposals, and reports.
• Build and grow support for Foundation campaigns, programs, and the Visionary Partner Society.
• Conduct moves management activities including calls, hospital tours, private events, and in‑person meetings.
• Enter all donor activity into CRM, track metrics, and analyze results.
• Promote the Foundation's visibility through community engagement and hospital events.
• Attend evening and weekend events as needed; participate in local travel and occasional conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Foundation's mission.

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non‑clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end‑of‑life support through hospice. Our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.