Fundraising Manager (peer-to-peer)

Scion Staffing • Full-time • Remote (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States) • $70k - $80k / year • 2m ago

Scion Staffing has partnered with our client, a healthcare, awareness, and cause-driven organization, and we’re seeking a dynamic, people-powered Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser to lead big revenue growth and event engagement across Louisiana. This isn’t your average nonprofit gig, it’s a frontline leadership role for someone who has extensive experience with managing walks, runs, etc. with a major focus on peer-to-peer fundraising, recruiting and coaching teams.

Are you a fundraising dynamo who’s ignited your community to raise funds for causes you believe in, one walk, run, or challenge at a time? Do you thrive on activating everyday champions, building people-powered movements, and using creative platforms to inspire giving? If so, we want you to lead the charge.

We’re a mission-driven mental health organization in New Orleans seeking a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Manager to power our next chapter of impact. You’ll be the heart and hustle behind our supporter-led events, and ping everyday advocates to turn passion into progress for mental health access, awareness, and equity.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the planning and execution of walks, runs, challenge events, and other community-driven fundraising initiatives
Recruit, train, and empower volunteer fundraisers and team captains to become cause champions
Design and launch social and grassroots giving campaigns that resonate with diverse communities
Manage and grow donor-to-donor and network-based fundraising efforts, including social sharing strategies
Foster a movement by cultivating supporter-led, people-powered fundraising opportunities
Use tools and platforms to track campaign metrics, donor engagement, and revenue growth
Bring creativity and empathy to all aspects of campaign management, while meeting ambitious fundraising goals

What You Bring:

Proven track record raising funds through peer-to-peer, team-based, or participant-driven campaigns
Experience leading successful events such as walks, runs, or athletic fundraising campaigns
Strong understanding of community engagement, supporter journeys, and grassroots fundraising tactics
Tech-savvy with platforms like Classy, DonorDrive, OneCause, or similar
Passion for mental health advocacy and belief in the power of community-led change

Bonus Points:

You’ve led crowd engagement or social fundraising campaigns
You’ve coached others to raise money for a cause and loved every minute
You know New Orleans, and its rich culture of community mobilization.

You’re not afraid of a fast pace, a full calendar, or a goal that stretches you. In fact, you thrive in it. Bring your experience and heart—we’ll back you with a powerhouse of support.

3-4+ years in nonprofit.
Under 4 years of experience may be considered, is you have a strong YoY- year over year, track record of raising $600K in a year, and increasing significantly each year.
Proven peer-to-peer fundraising experience with numbers and examples.
Ability to raise $400K - $600K in one calendar year.
Track record of securing sponsorships and growing event revenue.
Recruit and coach teams of volunteers.
Experience building and managing volunteer committees.
Strong project management & organizational skills (we love a good spreadsheet).
Tech-savvy, especially with social media and donor platforms.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Based in Louisiana (Southern LA preferred). We’re also open to strong candidates based in southern Mississippi or those looking to relocate back to Louisiana, so long as they have a deep understanding of the local culture and community relationships.

Bonus Points For:

Experience with national orgs, affiliate/chapter models.
Familiarity with DonorDrive, Virtuous, Excel, SharePoint.

Sound like you? Apply now and help us build a future where every person feels supported, connected, and empowered. For immediate
consideration, submit your resume (formatted in MS Word), via:

https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/12849

This remote role is based in the greater New Orleans and southern Louisiana area. Our client offers a competitive base salary of $70,000-$80,000 (depending on experience), This incredible role also offers a comprehensive benefits package which we can share with you upon interview.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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