FFL IS HIRING A VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT

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VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT

About Foundation for Louisiana

Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a social justice philanthropic intermediary founded in 2005 as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to invest in the immediate recovery of Louisiana’s communities after Hurricane Katrina. While FFL was established in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, our founders recognized the need to address the longstanding inequities that have shaped life outcomes for the most marginalized of Louisianans. FFL’s work grew in response to these needs, and today, FFL focuses on racial justice, climate justice, criminal justice reform, economic opportunity, LGBTQ organizing, and support for Louisiana's vibrant arts and culture via a three-pronged strategy: 

  • Invest: FFL makes grants and loans to support organizations and movements throughout Louisiana in our key program areas. We attract and invest resources to support on-the-ground projects, many of which can’t access traditional philanthropy. Through fiscal sponsorship, the Foundation for Louisiana also supports innovative ideas responding to unmet needs throughout Louisiana.
  • Build: We build power to effect change in Louisiana communities. Our TOGETHER initiative convenes community leaders and provides training in organizing, policy change, leadership, public speaking, and facilitation to tackle climate change issues, police accountability, health disparities, housing access, and more.
  • Transform: We fortify movements to shift systems and shape regional and national narratives. We reimagine how our communities are governed and funded to redefine how residents can thrive in them.

Since its inception, FFL has invested $60 million in more than 260 equity-centered nonprofit organizations working across the state toward building a more just Louisiana. As a social justice philanthropic intermediary, FFL’s work unapologetically advances racial justice while moving Louisiana forward. The foundation engages communities in program co-design and grant-making processes to expand opportunities and move communities towards a more just future. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Foundation for Louisiana is seeking a strategic and equity-driven Vice President of Advancement to lead an integrated approach to fundraising, communications, and external engagement. Reporting to the President and CEO, this role will drive resource mobilization across institutional and individual giving while aligning messaging and storytelling to strengthen donor relationships and organizational visibility.

The Vice President of Advancement will serve as a key ambassador, building partnerships with major donors, foundations, and community stakeholders, and ensuring that revenue, narrative, and influence work together to advance FFL’s mission.

The VP of Advancement can be based anywhere in the state of Louisiana; however, the position will require periodic travel to New Orleans and Baton Rouge.  All Foundation for Louisiana employees are currently working remotely. Office space is available in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list of duties and responsibilities is representative and may change over time.  FFL is committed to an inclusive workplace for all staff, including those with a disability, and is open to discussing disability-related accommodations to essential job functions for qualified applicants.

Leadership and Strategy (30%)

  • Lead the design and implementation of multi-year fundraising and communications strategies that align with FFL’s mission and growth goals.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of both Development and Communications functions, ensuring alignment between revenue goals and external messaging.
  • Participate in executive leadership team meetings; provide input on strategic planning, financial forecasting, and organizational policy.
  • Engage the Board of Directors and support their involvement in fundraising and external engagement.

Major Donor and Funder Relations (30%)

  • Build and manage a personal portfolio of top-level individual and institutional funders.
  • Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, including making direct funding requests and closing major gifts.
  • Represent FFL at high-level meetings, funder briefings, and public events.

Communications and External Engagement (20%)

  • Oversee Communications strategy, ensuring alignment with fundraising priorities and organizational positioning.
  • Guide the development of donor-facing content, reports, campaigns, and storytelling that support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Ensure consistency in how FFL’s work, impact, and intermediary role are communicated across audiences.

Cross-Team Integration (10%)

  • Collaborate with Program, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure effective proposal development, reporting, and donor stewardship.
  • Champion systems and practices that strengthen coordination and information-sharing across departments.

Fundraising Systems and Infrastructure (15%)

  • Oversee CRM systems, reporting tools, and campaign metrics.
  • Develop processes that support prospect research, donor tracking, and revenue forecasting.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The Vice President of Advancement should possess the following qualifications, skills, and personal attributes:

  • Fundraising Leadership: Proven success in securing major gifts and institutional funding and leading high-performing teams.
  • Integrated Strategy: Ability to align fundraising and communications to drive revenue and strengthen organizational positioning.
  • Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to cultivate and steward high-level donors and funders.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to design and execute long-range plans with measurable impact.
  • Equity and Inclusion: Deep commitment to justice-centered work and leading with an anti-oppression lens.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience managing teams and collaborating across departments.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex work for diverse audiences.

WHO  YOU ARE

You are an experienced fundraising executive who brings humility, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in community leadership. You are energized by growing philanthropic partnerships and closing transformational gifts. You see fundraising as a tool for justice and storytelling as a way to build power. You love Louisiana, and you believe in the brilliance of its people. You’re excited by both strategy and hands-on collaboration, and you want to help build a more just and joyful future alongside a bold, values-driven team.

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 – $145,000, commensurate with experience. Foundation for Louisiana offers a generous benefits and PTO package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
  • Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement employer match
  • 17 holidays and an extended end-of-year break
  • Home office stipend

CATEGORY

This is a full-time, exempt position. Candidates must be based in Louisiana or willing to relocate. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume as a single PDF to Akilah Wallace, Interim VP of Development, via email: jobs@foundationforlouisiana.org by June 6, 2026. Priority will be given to applications received by May 30, 2026.

The interview process entails: 

  • Round 1 – Panel Interview
  • Round 2 – Exercise (paid)
  • Round 3 – Final Interview w/ CEO & President

We encourage applications from people with disabilities and are available to discuss reasonable accommodations for any applicant who may need them.   To inquire about accommodations, please email jobs@foundationforlouisiana.org or call FFL at (225) 236-7016.  Please refrain from making phone calls for any reason other than to request application accommodations. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY 

Foundation for Louisiana aspires towards freedom for all Louisianans and aims to create a fully inclusive and affirming workplace for all people.  We welcome and encourage applications from people who have been involved with the criminal legal system. FFL is committed to providing staff with resources to work from home effectively.  Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

Foundation for Louisiana follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, criminal legal background, and marital status.

This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, grant partners, board members, and dealings with the general public.