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 founded in the wake of hurricane Katrina, 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 justice, gender justice, 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, Foundation for Louisiana also supports innovative ideas responding to unmet needs throughout Louisiana. 

Build: We build power to effect change in Louisiana communities. Our leadership programs convene community leaders and provide training in organizing, policy change, leadership, public speaking, and facilitation to tackle issues of climate change, police accountability, health disparities, housing access, and more. 

Transform: By fortifying movements, we shift systems and shape regional and national narratives. We re-imagine how our communities are governed and funded in order to redefine how residents are able to thrive in them. 

Since inception, FFL has invested $55 million in more than 250 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. FFL engages communities in both program co-design as well as its grant-making process, in order to expand opportunities and move communities toward a more just future.  

ABOUT THE POSITION

Foundation for Louisiana seeks a creative, dynamic and entrepreneurial Communications Manager with a sophisticated racial and social justice analysis who is passionate about telling the story of Louisiana. The Communications Manager will be responsible for evolving FFL’s communications strategy and narrative shift work, and leading the strategic output of all communications by being the organization’s content visionary, who establishes FFL’s voice. The Communications Manager will manage integrated marketing and communication products, such as print publications, web presence, social media, newsletters, CEO communications, and more. In collaboration with colleagues, the Communications Manager will develop and tell the story of FFL, aggregating annual data to produce impact reports, circulations, promotional materials, and more. The Communications Manager will develop the strategy for all communications and collateral to consistently articulate FFL’s mission and priorities. The Manager will have the opportunity to build and manage a small communications department, including external vendors, to support FFL’s strategic communications goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of communications experience.  

YOU HAVE: 

5+ years minimum experience in the communications or marketing field. 

An advanced intersectional analysis around racism, transphobia, homophobia, and other systemic oppressions. You have the ability to translate analysis into impactful and accessible communications. 

Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership, Board of Directors, donors, grantees, and community members.  

Experience using analytics, monitoring, and measurement tools to grow audiences and inform strategic direction. 

Familiarity with organizational capacity building for communications. 

COMPENSATION

$76,000-84,000

HOW TO APPLY

Click here for more information or to apply. Please send your cover letter, resumé, a writing sample, and three references in a single pdf to Foundation for Louisiana, via email to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by August 25, 2023. 

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 [email protected] or call FFL at (225) 236-7016.  Please refrain from making phone calls for any reason other than to request application accommodations.