FFL IS HIRING AN INSTITUTIONAL GIVING OFFICER

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INSTITUTIONAL GIVING OFFICER

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 dynamic, solutions-oriented Institutional Giving Officer to lead the strategy and execution of all foundation and corporate fundraising efforts. This person will manage a growing portfolio of five- to seven-figure grants and be responsible for all aspects of institutional funder engagement—including prospecting, cultivation, proposal writing, reporting, and stewardship. This role works cross-functionally with programs, finance, and the executive team to ensure alignment between funder goals and organizational priorities. The Institutional Giving Officer reports to the Vice President of Development.

The Institutional Giving Officer can be based anywhere in the state of Louisiana; however, the position might require occasional travel to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.  

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 evolve and 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.

  • Research and identify new foundation, corporate, and (as appropriate) government grant opportunities.
  • Lead proposal writing and submission processes, in collaboration with program and finance staff.
  • Develop and manage timelines, data needs, and staff input for all proposals and reports.
  • Maintain grant reporting calendar and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with program officers and institutional donors.
  • Coordinate site visits, funder briefings, and other engagement activities.
  • Manage grants tracking and data entry in Salesforce; ensure accurate documentation of all funder relationships.
  • Monitor trends in philanthropy and recommend approaches to deepen FFL’s institutional partnerships.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The Institutional Giving Officer should possess the following qualifications, skills, and personal attributes:

  • Grant Writing and Research: Exceptional written communication skills and ability to craft compelling narratives.
  • Project Management: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
  • Funder Cultivation: Demonstrated success in managing institutional donor relationships.
  • Equity and Justice Lens: Comfortable discussing systemic oppression and articulating FFL’s values to funders.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
  • Data Management: Experience with donor CRMs (Salesforce preferred) and grants tracking tools.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

  • Have experience working in a community foundation, philanthropic intermediary, or social justice–oriented fundraising environment.
  • Bring familiarity with Louisiana’s philanthropic, civic, or advocacy landscape, or experience in the Gulf South region.
  • Are bilingual or multilingual (e.g., Spanish, Vietnamese, Indigenous, or diaspora languages common in Louisiana).
  • Bring lived experience in or deep connection to communities most impacted by FFL’s focus areas (e.g., Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ, low-income, immigrant communities).

WHO ARE YOU?

You are a persuasive storyteller and a systems thinker. You thrive on connecting people and resources to ideas that matter. You love crafting proposals that align bold visions with tangible outcomes. You value transparency and follow-through. You’re detail-oriented and deadline-driven, and you know that relationships are as important as reports. Most importantly, you’re ready to help mobilize resources for a more just and liberated Louisiana.

You’ll fit right in if you love to: 

  • Work towards shared goals with multiple team members, stakeholders, and partners
  • Use technology to communicate, perform tasks, and meet critical timelines while maintaining accuracy and quality 
  • Use FFL’s core values (community wisdom, courage, integrity, and commitment) to serve Louisiana’s communities of color and low-income communities with an intersectional analysis of racism, specifically anti-Black racism
  • Give and receive feedback to improve our work together

You’re good at:  

  • Performing both independently and as part of a team
  • Centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of your work 
  • Time and project management 
  • Multi-tasking 
  • Problem-solving
  • Being organized
  • Communicating (verbally and in writing)
  • Working with diverse groups

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and will be based on experience. FFL offers a generous benefits and PTO package which includes:

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employee and dependents
  • Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match 
  • Professional development allowance
  • 17 holidays and extended end-of-year/ winter holiday break
  • Home office stipend

CATEGORY

This is a full-time, exempt position. Candidates should have flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion.

TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume as a single PDF to Akilah Wallace, Interim Vice President of Development, via email: jobs@foundationforlouisiana.org.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by March 6, 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.