The Emerge Center
Executive Director (Nonprofit)
The Emerge Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Organization Overview:
The Emerge Foundation supports the mission-driven programs of
The Emerge Center
and
The Emerge School for Autism.
The foundation fosters growth and success for individuals with developmental delays, communication challenges, and autism. We seek an
Executive Director
to lead innovative and collaborative fundraising efforts that empower these programs to thrive.
Position Summary: The Executive Director is a resourceful, self-motivated leader who reports to Emerge's CEO and the Foundation's Board of Directors. This individual will drive a forward-thinking fundraising strategy while collaborating with Center and School leadership. The Director will oversee donor relations, board engagement, marketing, financial governance, and team leadership to ensure the success of the Foundation's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy and Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program including annual giving, major gifts, grants, events, and planned giving. Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors whose giving capacity is six figures and above. Track revenue milestones and continuously refine development policies and procedures. Research and implement innovative fundraising strategies. Oversee volunteer engagement across Emerge's campus. 2. Board Management and Oversight:
Recruit and engage Foundation Board members to enhance fundraising capacity. Drive strategic board agendas and manage committee activities. Provide comprehensive fundraising updates to Boards and leadership. 3. Communications and Marketing:
Collaborate with leadership to establish cohesive marketing priorities. Oversee impactful fundraising communications that strengthen donor engagement. Manage brand consistency across the Center, Foundation, and School. 4. Financial Administration and Governance:
Develop and manage the Foundation's annual budget. Establish accountability standards to evaluate the Foundation's effectiveness. 5. Leadership and Team Management:
Lead and inspire the development team, setting annual metrics and goals. Build a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with Emerge's mission. Represent the Foundation and Emerge values across all platforms. Professional Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience). 8-10 years of fundraising experience, including at least three in a supervisory role. Proven success in securing major gifts and building donor relationships. Strong expertise in nonprofit CRMs, donor research tools, and tax laws related to charitable giving. Knowledge of early childhood developmental delays and autism services is preferred. Key Attributes:
Team player who thrives in a collaborative "small shop" environment. Strong decision-making and leadership abilities. Willingness to travel as needed for donor cultivation. How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their relevant experience and vision for the role to or apply via our website at emergela.org.
Must pass state and federal background checks. Must pass a drug test.
The Emerge Center
and
The Emerge School for Autism.
The foundation fosters growth and success for individuals with developmental delays, communication challenges, and autism. We seek an
Executive Director
to lead innovative and collaborative fundraising efforts that empower these programs to thrive.
Position Summary: The Executive Director is a resourceful, self-motivated leader who reports to Emerge's CEO and the Foundation's Board of Directors. This individual will drive a forward-thinking fundraising strategy while collaborating with Center and School leadership. The Director will oversee donor relations, board engagement, marketing, financial governance, and team leadership to ensure the success of the Foundation's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy and Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program including annual giving, major gifts, grants, events, and planned giving. Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors whose giving capacity is six figures and above. Track revenue milestones and continuously refine development policies and procedures. Research and implement innovative fundraising strategies. Oversee volunteer engagement across Emerge's campus. 2. Board Management and Oversight:
Recruit and engage Foundation Board members to enhance fundraising capacity. Drive strategic board agendas and manage committee activities. Provide comprehensive fundraising updates to Boards and leadership. 3. Communications and Marketing:
Collaborate with leadership to establish cohesive marketing priorities. Oversee impactful fundraising communications that strengthen donor engagement. Manage brand consistency across the Center, Foundation, and School. 4. Financial Administration and Governance:
Develop and manage the Foundation's annual budget. Establish accountability standards to evaluate the Foundation's effectiveness. 5. Leadership and Team Management:
Lead and inspire the development team, setting annual metrics and goals. Build a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with Emerge's mission. Represent the Foundation and Emerge values across all platforms. Professional Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience). 8-10 years of fundraising experience, including at least three in a supervisory role. Proven success in securing major gifts and building donor relationships. Strong expertise in nonprofit CRMs, donor research tools, and tax laws related to charitable giving. Knowledge of early childhood developmental delays and autism services is preferred. Key Attributes:
Team player who thrives in a collaborative "small shop" environment. Strong decision-making and leadership abilities. Willingness to travel as needed for donor cultivation. How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their relevant experience and vision for the role to or apply via our website at emergela.org.
Must pass state and federal background checks. Must pass a drug test.