Director of Development
On-siteBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Develop, implement, and execute short, intermediate, and long-term strategies to grow the LSU Alumni Business Membership, corporate partnerships, and mid-level donor programs. Identify, recruit, and cultivate new Business Members while maintaining strong relationships with existing members to meet annual revenue goals. Serve as the primary relationship manager for LSU Alumni Business Members, ensuring high engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Collaborate with internal departments to deliver member benefits, secure Corporate Sponsors connected to the Association's major assets, and develop campaigns, business events, and golf tournament planning. Track membership recruitment, renewals, retention, and revenue against established goals, providing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the VP of Development. Represent the LSU Alumni Association at networking events, conferences, and chapter events throughout Louisiana and other states. Increased work hours are required between September-November and March-May.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with business leaders, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills
- Flexible, creative, and demonstrated capacity to communicate the organization's programs and value proposition effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and proposal development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Graphic design knowledge
- Social media knowledge
- constituent relationship management software knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel in and out of state to recruit, engage, and steward members and partners
- Increased work hours between September-November and March-May
- Travel throughout Louisiana and other states
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in business development, sales, sponsorships, account management, and partnership cultivation
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