Now Hiring: Live Like Lou Stewardship & Development Director
As the Live Like Lou Foundation grows its reach and program impact, we seek a member of our staff team to drive philanthropic support and to develop meaningful relationships with individual donors, corporations, and community stakeholders. Reporting to the Live Like Lou Foundation executive director, this position plays an integral role in Live Like Lou’s 2025 strategic plan and in contributing to the attainment of annual goals.
The following is a summary of the complete job description.
Competencies and Responsibilities
- Portfolio Management— maintain a portfolio of fifty to seventy-five mid- and major-level donors and prospects; expand the prospect pipeline. Track and report meaningful donor contact activity in the database, Bloomerang.
- Stewardship—facilitate an organization-wide stewardship program focused on communications, recognition, reporting, and engagement.
- Development Communications—manage campaign platforms; synchronize appeal messaging across channels; serve as the primary point of contact for peer-to-peer philanthropy efforts.
Education, Experience, and Expectations
- Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional experience, including at least three years in development/fundraising-focused nonprofit work.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary will be determined depending on the candidate’s background and experience.
- Live Like Lou partners with Lou Gehrig’s Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, for management services; Phi Delta Theta offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match; short- and long-term disability and life insurance, among other benefits.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is recognized as a certified Great Place to Work.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- This is a full-time position based remotely with opportunities to work from Phi Delta Theta’s General Headquarters in Oxford, Ohio.
- Must have the ability to initiate and manage distanced communications/events through Zoom.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
- Travel is expected monthly with occasional evening and weekend events.
Inquiries
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Executive Assistant/Human Resources Specialist Cynthia Buresh by March 28. References for finalists in the role will be contacted following in-person interviews.
