JOB PURPOSE:

As a member of the core management team, this position will identify and implement new fundraising opportunities for community revitalization, workforce development, education and rural economic development initiatives of this $190 million community foundation. Individual programs of the foundation, for which the foundation raises philanthropic donations nationally for re-granting purposes, each have annual budgets ranging up to $5 million.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Create, develop and manage local and national fundraising campigns for community revitalization, workforce development, education and rural philanthropy;

·         Prepare written materials, other fundraising documents and support materials;

·         Maintain comprehensive calendar for the grantmaking office.

·         Prepare grant letters and related correspondence without error

·         Compile grantmaking proceedings for foundation board book.

·         Compile, prepare and deliver or mail grant proposal books or packets to respective committee members or donors.

·         Mail guidelines to nonprofit organizations as directed.

·         Handle logistics for grantmaking meetings.

·         Take notes for grant review proceedings and/or compile recommendations and provide appropriate minutes or summaries.

·         Work on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Vice President of Programs

·         Assist in ensuring accuracy of organizational information in foundation data bases.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3-5 years full-time experience an administrative support position required. Experience working in non-profit or community organization preferred.  Demonstrated commitment or passion for community Bachelor’s Degree or combination of related experiences required

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

·         Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.

·         Demonstrated computer competency with commonly used office programs.

·         Demonstrated proficiency with a specialized data base.

·         Ability to work effectively in a professional environment.

·         Demonstrated commitment to excellence.

·         Ability to work efficiently within the foundation culture.

·         Excellent time management. 

Every staff employed by the Foundation is expected to possess:

·         Honesty, integrity, professionalism, politeness and courteousness

·         High energy and a positive attitude

·         A dedication to quality and accuracy

·         An ability to work well with co-workers; especially in a small office

·         An ability to fulfill their job requirements with minimal supervision

·         Good oral and written communication skills

About GNOF

Founded in 1983, GNOF is a community foundation helping donors manage their charitable giving. The Foundation is a collection of over 700 funds. These funds, many endowed in perpetuity, generate income to make grants to organizations serving the region. GNOF is one of approximately 700 community foundations in the United States.  The Foundation awarded $21 million grants to over 500 nonprofit organizations in 2006.

Please send a cover letter and resume by email to sandra@gnof.org  or mail to:

Sandra Lilly
Greater New Orleans Foundation, Suite 100
1055 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

No phone inquiries please.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  There is no discrimination with regard to hiring, assignments, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, creed, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference or a disability not pertinent to the assigned job.