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Cityyear

Development Director

New Orleans, LA · Hybrid

The Development Director (DD) leads fundraising and external engagement efforts for City Year New Orleans and plays a key role in sustaining and growing support for our work in schools and ...

City Year

Development Director

New Orleans, LA · On-site

The Development Director (DD) leads fundraising and external engagement efforts for City Year New Orleans and plays a key role in sustaining and growing support for our work in schools and ...

Footprint Project

Development Director

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$70K/yr

Footprint Project is seeking a Development Director to lead (and grow) the resource development side of our organization in both a strategic and hands-on role. As a key member of our senior ...

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How much do development director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for development director in Louisiana is $79,001.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,900.00 and $92,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a development director do?

A Development Director is responsible for overseeing fundraising and resource development efforts within an organization, typically a nonprofit. They create and implement strategies to secure financial support, manage donor relationships, lead fundraising campaigns, and often supervise development staff. Their goal is to ensure the organization has the funding needed to achieve its mission and objectives. Development Directors also work closely with executive leadership and the board of directors to align fundraising goals with the organization's overall strategy.

What does a development director do?

A development director is responsible for fundraising strategies and initiatives to help promote the business and operations of nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and hospitals. As a development director, your job duties include reaching out to potential benefactors, maintaining relationships with existing donors, devising new strategies for fundraising, and organizing fundraising events. These events may consist of benefit concerts, dinners, parties, and special events. Collaborating with company management is also a regular part of your job. Depending on the organization, your exact duties may vary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a development director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Director, you need expertise in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and nonprofit management, often supported by a relevant degree or CFRE certification. Familiarity with donor management systems (like Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge) and CRM platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for driving organizational growth, securing funding, and building lasting partnerships essential to the nonprofit’s mission.

How does a development director typically collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals?

A Development Director frequently works cross-functionally with teams such as marketing, finance, and program management to align fundraising strategies with organizational objectives. This collaboration often involves coordinating on campaigns, sharing donor insights, and ensuring consistent messaging across platforms. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as the Development Director serves as a bridge between departments to maximize impact and foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

What is the difference between Development Director vs Fundraising Manager?

AspectDevelopment DirectorFundraising Manager
Primary FocusOversees overall fundraising strategies, donor relations, and development initiativesExecutes specific fundraising campaigns and manages donor outreach
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, team leadership, major gift cultivationEvent planning, donor communication, campaign execution
CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, or related fields; experience in leadership rolesBachelor’s degree; experience in fundraising or development roles often preferred
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, charities, educational institutionsNonprofit organizations, charities, fundraising agencies

The Development Director typically holds a strategic leadership role, overseeing the entire development department and long-term fundraising goals. In contrast, the Fundraising Manager focuses on executing specific campaigns and managing day-to-day donor activities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the Development Director has broader responsibilities and higher-level oversight.

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Infographic showing various Development Director job openings in Louisiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,001 per year, or $38 per hour.

Development Director

Cityyear

New Orleans, LA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

City Year rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 77 rated education support services

Job description

Application Instructions

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.

Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.

Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote

Position Overview

At City Year, we believe in the power of young people to transform schools and communities through service. The Development Director (DD) leads fundraising and external engagement efforts for City Year New Orleans and plays a key role in sustaining and growing support for our work in schools and communities.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies across corporate, foundation, government, and individual giving streams. This role manages a multi-faceted annual fundraising portfolio that supports several hundred thousand dollars in private and public revenue annually.
City Year New Orleans is a small, collaborative site, and this role is currently the only site-based development position. Because of that, this role combines strategic fundraising leadership with hands-on execution and day-to-day development operations. The DD works closely with the Executive Director, Board members, national development colleagues, contracted grant-writing support, and staff across the organization to advance fundraising goals and strengthen community relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing relationship-building, project management, strategy, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. The strongest candidates will be highly organized, self-directed, entrepreneurial, and excited to help strengthen opportunities and outcomes for young people in New Orleans.

Job Description

WhatYou'llDo

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

  • Develop and execute an annual fundraising strategy aligned to site goals and priorities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate, foundation, government, and individual donors

  • Identify, cultivate,solicit, and steward current and prospective supporters

  • Partner closely with the ExecutiveDirectorand Board members on donor strategy, outreach, and relationship management

  • Build andmaintaina strong fundraising pipeline and track progress toward revenue goals

  • Coordinate donor meetings, school visits, stewardship efforts, and community engagement opportunities

  • Collaborate with City Year national and regional colleagues to maximize funding opportunities andleverageshared resources

Grants, Communications & Events

  • Coordinate grant submissions and reporting in partnership with national grant support staff and contracted grant-writing support

  • Manage multiple concurrent fundraising projects, deadlines, reports, and donor communications throughout the fiscal year

  • Support planning and execution of fundraising and donor engagement events

  • Partner with staff and national communications resources to support donor messaging, newsletters, impact storytelling, and external communications

  • Help strengthen City Year New Orleans' visibility and community partnerships

  • Serve as project manager and lead point on all cultivation and fundraising events (approx. 2-3 per year)

  • Lead all development related social media campaigns (primarily Instagram/LinkedIn)

Development Operations & Stewardship

  • Maintainaccuratedonor records, pipeline tracking, reporting, and engagement activity within City Year's CRM systems(Salesforce)

  • Coordinate gift processing, acknowledgements, stewardship communications, and donor follow-up

  • Prepare donor reports, pipeline updates, board materials, and fundraising progress updates

  • Support annual development planning, forecasting, and pipeline reviews

  • Identifyopportunities to improve systems, workflows, and organizational efficiency

Board & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Partner with the ExecutiveDirectorand Board leadership to support board fundraising engagement and Development Committee goals

  • Support preparation for quarterly board meetings and ongoing board communication related to fundraising progress and priorities

  • Collaborate with program and operations staff to gather stories, photos, data, and updates that support fundraising and communications efforts

  • Serve as a member of the site leadership team and contribute to broader organizational planning and priorities

Who You Are

You are a strong relationship-builder and project manager who can balance big-picture thinking with strong follow-through and attention to detail.

You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, building systems, and working both independently and collaboratively. You enjoy connecting with people, telling compelling stories, and helping move work forward.

The strongest candidates will bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit partnerships, communications, external affairs, or related work

  • Demonstrated success building and stewarding donor or partner relationships

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills

  • Highproficiencywith Microsoft suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint)

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders

  • Comfort with donor databases, reporting systems, and development operations

  • Comfort navigating change and adapting strategy in a dynamic nonprofit environment

  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

  • Passion for youth development, community partnership, and helping students and schools thrive

  • Experience with grant writing, donor stewardship, fundraising events, CRM systems, or nonprofit communications is strongly preferred

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

  • Meeting annual fundraising goals across multiple revenue streams

  • Building strong long-term relationships with donors and community partners

  • Maintaining organized and effective development systems and processes

  • Strengthening donor stewardship and engagement efforts

  • Increasing community awareness and investment in City Year New Orleans

  • Supporting sustainable fundraising growth and long-term organizational impact

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays.You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document.For more information, click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will.

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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About City Year

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City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school, helping to ensure that students in systematically under-resourced schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their community.

Industry

Non-profits

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1988

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