LSU Foundation
Director of Development - LSU MOA, LSU Press, RLM
LSU Foundation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
This director will serve the LSU Museum of Art, LSU Press, and Rural Life Museum under the oversight of the LSU Foundation Pelican Cohort Lead. This position will be working closely with the executive directors of LSU MOA, LSU Press, and RLM.
This Director of Development will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospective donors with the potential to contribute major gifts (and/or sponsor exhibitions and events) to the LSU Museum of Art, LSU Press and The Southern Review, and the Rural Life Museum. They will seek out, write, and manage grants for the benefit of the three units. The successful candidate will work closely as a team player with the directors of the three units as well as with the LSU Foundation.
Essential Responsibilities
45 % | Fundraising
Coordinate with the three directors and the LSU Foundation's staff to increase major and deferred gift planning opportunities. Develop strategies to increase fundraising from both individuals and corporations through major and deferred gifts, annual gifts, exhibition and education sponsorships, and events.
30 % | Strategy
Manage the overall strategic vision for fundraising and development of each unit. Work with the three directors and the LSU Foundation to establish development and fundraising goals for each unit. Ensure goals are being met.
15 % | Database Management
Utilize the Foundation's donor database to document progress with donors. Communicate progress to the three directors, and communicate the needs of the three units to the Foundation.
10 % | Grants Management
Working in collaboration with appropriate staff, analyze and research grant-making opportunities, evaluate them for funding potential, develop a detailed annual calendar with grant deadlines and activities, and write and submit proposals
Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities
Serve on committeesAssist with major unit-related alumni or development eventsAttend relevant seminars or trainingsRequirements
Required level/type of experience
Strong arts and humanities background. Strong interpersonal communications skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational and time management skillsPreferred level/type of experience
Previous fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing and stewarding major gifts
Preferred abilities
Familiarity with electronic university advancement databasesThe ability to self-motivate and work independentlySensitivity to the need of diverse constituenciesA team player with a goal-oriented approach to workThe ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive, mannerRequired education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityPreferred education
Master's degree from an accredited college or universityDesired Competencies
Timely Decision Making/Judgment : Demonstrates the ability to make judicious and effective decisions.Relationship Building : Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others outside of the organization.Tenacity : Achieves a desired outcome in the face of setbacks, obstacles, or challenging circumstances.Professionalism : Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior.Work Environment Requirements
Work onsite in each office location.May be required to work extended workdays, evenings, and weekends to meet deadlinesMay be required to travel 40% of the time
Managerial/Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
This Director of Development will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospective donors with the potential to contribute major gifts (and/or sponsor exhibitions and events) to the LSU Museum of Art, LSU Press and The Southern Review, and the Rural Life Museum. They will seek out, write, and manage grants for the benefit of the three units. The successful candidate will work closely as a team player with the directors of the three units as well as with the LSU Foundation.
Essential Responsibilities
45 % | Fundraising
Coordinate with the three directors and the LSU Foundation's staff to increase major and deferred gift planning opportunities. Develop strategies to increase fundraising from both individuals and corporations through major and deferred gifts, annual gifts, exhibition and education sponsorships, and events.
30 % | Strategy
Manage the overall strategic vision for fundraising and development of each unit. Work with the three directors and the LSU Foundation to establish development and fundraising goals for each unit. Ensure goals are being met.
15 % | Database Management
Utilize the Foundation's donor database to document progress with donors. Communicate progress to the three directors, and communicate the needs of the three units to the Foundation.
10 % | Grants Management
Working in collaboration with appropriate staff, analyze and research grant-making opportunities, evaluate them for funding potential, develop a detailed annual calendar with grant deadlines and activities, and write and submit proposals
Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities
Serve on committeesAssist with major unit-related alumni or development eventsAttend relevant seminars or trainingsRequirements
Required level/type of experience
Strong arts and humanities background. Strong interpersonal communications skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational and time management skillsPreferred level/type of experience
Previous fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing and stewarding major gifts
Preferred abilities
Familiarity with electronic university advancement databasesThe ability to self-motivate and work independentlySensitivity to the need of diverse constituenciesA team player with a goal-oriented approach to workThe ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive, mannerRequired education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityPreferred education
Master's degree from an accredited college or universityDesired Competencies
Timely Decision Making/Judgment : Demonstrates the ability to make judicious and effective decisions.Relationship Building : Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others outside of the organization.Tenacity : Achieves a desired outcome in the face of setbacks, obstacles, or challenging circumstances.Professionalism : Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior.Work Environment Requirements
Work onsite in each office location.May be required to work extended workdays, evenings, and weekends to meet deadlinesMay be required to travel 40% of the time
Managerial/Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisory responsibilities