Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships - New Orleans

Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships — New Orleans

Business Function: Revenue, Growth & Impact (RGI)
Department: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Reports to: Director, Development — DC
Location: Greater New Orleans area
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000
Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Work Arrangement/Travel: Local/Regional travel as needed

About Generation Hope

Generation Hope works to ensure that all student parents have opportunities to succeed, experience economic mobility, and build wealth. Through direct, holistic two-generation support and work with education and policy partners, the organization supports young parents in college and advances broader change. Its Scholar Program operates in the Washington, DC region, Greater New Orleans, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Position summary

Generation Hope seeks a Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships to help grow and steward philanthropic support for its work in Greater New Orleans. This relationship-focused fundraiser will identify prospective supporters, cultivate local donors and partners, coordinate solicitations, and ensure that supporters understand the impact of their investment.

Reporting to the Director, Development, DC, the Manager will work closely with the New Orleans Senior Director of Family Programs, other local program colleagues, and RGI teammates in grants, individual giving, corporate giving, communications, and revenue operations. This is a frontline fundraising role, not a supervisory position, and will be responsible for generating a minimum of$350,000-$500,000+within its first 12 months. The successful candidate will bring initiative, strong follow-through, and a commitment to building relationships rooted in the New Orleans community.

Core responsibilities

Local fundraising and partnerships

• Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors, local foundations, businesses, and community partners in the Greater New Orleans area.
• Research and qualify prospects; develop cultivation, solicitation, renewal, and stewardship plans with the Director, Development.
• Conduct donor and partner meetings, prepare tailored asks, and track commitments and next steps.
• Identify opportunities for local corporate support, sponsorship, and employee engagement that align with Generation Hope’s mission.
• Help connect supporters with the New Orleans Scholar Program, FamilyU, and other relevant organizational priorities, using accurate, approved program information.

Donor stewardship and community engagement

• Maintain regular, thoughtful communication with donors and partners; support timely acknowledgments and impact updates.
• Represent Generation Hope at appropriate local meetings, cultivation activities, and community events.
• Work with New Orleans program leaders to identify responsible opportunities for site visits, introductions, and mission-centered storytelling.
• Coordinate with the grants team on local foundation opportunities and reporting needs, without making program or budget commitments independently.

Planning and execution

• Work toward an approved annual market revenue goal and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
• Record donor interactions, opportunities, and next steps in the CRM accurately and promptly.
• Provide regular updates on revenue progress, near-term opportunities, and risks.
• Partner with the individual giving, strategic communications, and organization-wide Brand & Marketing teams on locally relevant campaigns and donor materials.

The ideal candidate

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, community engagement, or relationship-based work; comparable experience is welcome.
• Ability to build trust with donors, businesses, community leaders, and colleagues from varied backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfort asking for support and managing several prospect relationships at once.
• Familiarity with the Greater New Orleans philanthropic or civic landscape is helpful.
• Experience using a CRM or another relationship-management system is helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives that connect donor priorities to organizational impact.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM/donor management system.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and to engaging student parents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Performance Standards

• Meet or exceed annual DC fundraising revenue targets as established by the Director.
• Maintain a donor retention rate consistent with or above organizational benchmarks.
• Maintain 100% accuracy and timeliness in donor record management and gift acknowledgment (within 48 hours of receipt).
• Submit timely development reports and pipeline updates to leadership on a monthly basis.

Physical Conditions Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with regular local travel for donor meetings, community events, and site visits in the Dallas office and metropolitan area.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability required for donor events and organizational functions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, or ability to navigate DC metropolitan transit.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods; lift up to 25 lbs. for event setup as needed.

Success in the first year

The Manager will have built a qualified New Orleans prospect portfolio, established a consistent rhythm of donor and partner outreach, contributed to the approved local revenue goal, and developed strong working relationships with site staff and the broader fundraising team.

Equal Employment

Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.