Vice President Of Advancement

Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a social justice philanthropic intermediary founded in 2005 as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to invest in the immediate recovery of Louisiana's communities after Hurricane Katrina. While FFL was established in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, our founders recognized the need to address the longstanding inequities that have shaped life outcomes for the most marginalized of Louisianans.

FFL's work grew in response to these needs, and today, FFL focuses on racial justice, climate justice, criminal justice reform, economic opportunity, LGBTQ organizing, and support for Louisiana's vibrant arts and culture via a three-pronged strategy:

• Invest: FFL makes grants and loans to support organizations and movements throughout Louisiana in our key program areas. We attract and invest resources to support on-the-ground projects, many of which can’t access traditional philanthropy. Through fiscal sponsorship, the Foundation for Louisiana also supports innovative ideas responding to unmet needs throughout Louisiana.
• Build:
  We build power to effect change in Louisiana communities. Our TOGETHER initiative convenes community leaders and provides training in organizing, policy change, leadership, public speaking, and facilitation to tackle climate change issues, police accountability, health disparities, housing access, and more.
• Transform:
  We fortify movements to shift systems and shape regional and national narratives. We reimagine how our communities are governed and funded to redefine how residents can thrive in them.

Since its inception, FFL has invested $60 million in more than 260 equity-centered nonprofit organizations working across the state toward building a more just Louisiana. As a social justice philanthropic intermediary, FFL's work unapologetically advances racial justice while moving Louisiana forward. The foundation engages communities in program co-design and grant-making processes to expand opportunities and move communities towards a more just future.

Foundation for Louisiana is seeking a strategic and equity-driven Vice President of Advancement to lead an integrated approach to fundraising, communications, and external engagement. Reporting to the President and CEO, this role will drive resource mobilization across institutional and individual giving while aligning messaging and storytelling to strengthen donor relationships and organizational visibility.

The Vice President of Advancement will serve as a key ambassador, building partnerships with major donors, foundations, and community stakeholders, and ensuring that revenue, narrative, and influence work together to advance FFL's mission.

The VP of Advancement can be based anywhere in the state of Louisiana; however, the position will require periodic travel to New Orleans and Baton Rouge. All Foundation for Louisiana employees are currently working remotely. Office space is available in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list of duties and responsibilities is representative and may evolve over time. FFL is committed to an inclusive workplace for all staff, including those with a disability, and is open to discussing disability-related accommodations to essential job functions for qualified applicants.

Leadership and Strategy (30%)

• Lead the design and implementation of multi-year fundraising and communications strategies that align with FFL's mission and growth goals.
• Provide leadership and oversight of both Development and Communications functions, ensuring alignment between revenue goals and external messaging.
• Participate in executive leadership team meetings; provide input on strategic planning, financial forecasting, and organizational policy.
• Engage the Board of Directors and support their involvement in fundraising and external engagement.

Major Donor and Funder Relations (30%)

• Build and manage a personal portfolio of major individual donors, institutional funders, donor-advised fund holders, and philanthropic partners.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, including making direct funding requests and closing major gifts.
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