Research and Development Director jobs in Shreveport, LA

Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Development Director
  • Catholic Charities of North Louisiana
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Development Director
    Reports To: Executive Director

    About Catholic Charities of North Louisiana:
    Catholic Charities of North Louisiana is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Shreveport, serving 16 parishes with offices in Shreveport, Monroe, and Lake Providence. Our mission is to bring Christ’s message of love to the poor and vulnerable by providing quality social services to families and individuals without discrimination and in accordance with Catholic Social Teaching and professional standards. Together we invest in people to alleviate poverty, distress, and injustice.

    Summary Description:

    The Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising and communication strategies for the agency. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will be responsible for achieving the agency’s fundraising goals and engaging sponsors in ongoing service activities. This includes leveraging key relationships and contacts within and outside the Diocese of Shreveport to ensure meeting the agency’s revenue goals.

    Responsibilities:

    • Fundraising – Initiates short and long-range goals in cooperation with the Fund Development Committee and approval by the Executive Director. Strategizes and orchestrates methods of approach to donors. Works with Committee and program staff to develop fundraising related projects/events. Organizes individual donor campaigns (e.g., major donors, events like Give for Good, direct mail and board of directors). Organizes solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
    • Grant Management-This includes researching public and private grant sources (agencies, corporations, and foundations) to identify sources of funding, and write grant applications and reports in a timely manner. Work closely with accounting manager to ensure that grants are being allocated as agreed upon.
    • Major Gift/Donor Relations – Work closely with Donor Relations Coordinator to produce major donor, Board, and special category solicitations/support materials with the intent to retain or upgrade gifts when possible. Cultivates donors by producing specialized correspondences, preparing letters of acknowledgement, scheduling and attending in-person visits.
    • Planned Giving Program - Track program progress of pending Legacy and Bequest gifts. Fulfill requests, produce correspondence, and encourage partial/early disbursement where appropriate.
    • Database and Records Management – Supervises and coordinates activities of worker(s) engaged in maintaining Donor Perfect and records of contributions and grants. Maintain security and quality controls. Generate queries, reports, exports, and any other collection data as needed. Manage related vendors.
    • Marketing & Public Relations – Manages most media and public relations matters. Writes press release on occasion and manages monthly article for the Diocesan magazine. Produces general content for website and social media outlets. Takes photos and videos at varied opportunities for use in digital and print collateral.
    • Special Events – Coordinates and oversees all special events including annual appeal, open houses, volunteer work projects, and receptions.
    • Income Financial Reporting – Maintain accurate accounting of all income and its sources. Interface with team and Finance Committee to fulfill information requests and maintain reporting accuracy.
    • Social Media and Website – Responsible for updating and maintaining the agency’s Facebook, Instagram, and other social media accounts in conjunction with Intake Coordinator. Performs website maintenance and updates as appropriate.

    Other Responsibilities:

    • Contribute positively to team and agency goals
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of direct fundraising experience.
    • Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and/or quotas.
    • Excellent writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Effective grant writing skills.
    • Good computer skills and knowledge of database programs.
    • Knowledge of Donor Perfect and/or other fundraising software.
    • Knowledge of website management, specifically WordPress.
    • Familiarity with PayPal.
    • Knowledge of social media best practices.
    • High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail.
    • High degree of initiative. Strong leadership and management skills.
    • Ability to learn quickly and master a wide variety of platforms and interfaces.
    • Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
    • Ability to operate under pressure and meet hard deadlines.
    • Must be able to respectfully interface with varied groups and individuals.
    • Must be able to pass a background check.
    • Must have a deep commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphics platforms.
    • Basic photography experience a plus.

    This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.

    WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

    Regular office hours 8:30-5:00 p.m., some evening and weekend work/ travel required. Office of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana, 902 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 403(b)
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Evenings as needed
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

  • 9 Days Ago

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Director of Development
  • The Arc Caddo Bossier
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Director of Development Executive Director 3-5 years of experience in fund development or the nonprofit industry (required) Bachelor’s Degree: Marketing, Nonprofit, Public Relations or equivalent (req...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Director of Development and Marketing
  • Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest...
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • The benefit package for full-time employees includes: Major Medical-BCBS (CADA pays 75% of the premium), 10 vacation days per year, paid holidays, 12 sick days per year, and $10,000 life insurance. Vo...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Director of Business Development - Home Health
  • LHC Career Site
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Louisiana Home Care of Shreveport, a part of LHC Group, is hiring for a Director of Business Development. The Director of Business Development leads the agency to achieve growth expectations according...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Director of IT Technical Training and Development
  • The Purple Guys
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Technical Training and Development is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive train...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Child Development Teacher Assistant
  • The Grace Place Child Development Center
  • Texarkana, TX FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • We are looking for motivated teachers to add to our staff! One position is full-time to assist in the Pre K1 Class and the second position is approximately 5-6 hours per day assisting in the Pre K3-5 ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Motion Analysis Center (MAC) Developmental Specialist
  • Shriners Childrens Hospital
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Company Overview Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ochsner LSU health Shreveport; Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Urology Clinic; Full-Time
  • Ochsner LSU Health System
  • Shreveport, LA
  • We're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Partnering with the LSU School of ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor-Shipping
  • Benteler
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Division: BENTELER Steel/Tube Functional Area: Supply Chain Management Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permane...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Crew Leader Hydroblasting - Shreveport, LA
  • Turner Industries Group
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Turner Specialty Services is looking for Crew Leaders/ Operators for Hydroblasting to join our specialty services team i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Neurosurgery; Full-Time
  • Ochsner LSU Health System
  • Shreveport, LA
  • We're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Partnering with the LSU School of ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Manager - Star Program
  • UHS
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Responsibilities Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Program Manager for the Star Program for Uniformed Services...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Program Analyst (Team Manager) NTE 1 YR, MBE, MBP (12-month Roster) AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Area Operations Director - Dialysis
  • Dialysis Clinic
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Overview Founded in 1971, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) remains the nation's largest non-profit dialysis provider. With a ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Shreveport is located in Northwest Louisiana. It is the center of the Ark-La-Tex region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. It is also part of the I-20 Cyber Corridor linking the tech-centered Dallas-Fort Worth, Shreveport-Bossier, Greater Monroe, and Greater Atlanta metropolitan areas together. The city of Shreveport is 188 miles from Dallas, 98 miles from Tyler, and 41 miles from Marshall, Texas; 215 miles from Little Rock and 73 miles from Texarkana, Arkansas; and 250 miles from the state capital of Baton Rouge, 99 miles from Monroe, 69 miles from Ruston, and 30 miles from Minden, Lo...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Director jobs
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Shreveport, Louisiana area prices
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