About Lafayette Resource Development Initiative
The Lafayette Resource Development Initiative (LRDI) is a privately funded, multi-year initiative created in partnership with the Community Foundation of Acadiana. LRDI provides dedicated professional services and strategic resources to identify and secure external federal, state, philanthropic, and corporate resources to address community priorities.
The Opportunity
LRDI is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven leader to serve as its Managing Director of External Funding and Strategic Partnerships. This individual will lead LRDI’s efforts to build high-impact partnerships with philanthropic, corporate, and government entities, identify and secure external funding sources, catalyze investments into priority initiatives that generate lasting community impact, and serve as LRDI’s primary representative to stakeholders, funders, and the broader public.