Tulane University
Director for Grateful Giving and Cardiology
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Director for Grateful Giving and Cardiology
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Tulane University . This professional and primary fundraising position serves Tulane’s Section of Cardiology, establishing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy with a strong emphasis on grateful patient programs. The role builds relationships with physicians, patients, and the broader cardiology community and works closely with Cardiology and School of Medicine leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to secure philanthropic support for the section’s priorities, targeting gift commitments between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization across diverse backgrounds.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and speak in a clear, sincere, and compelling manner.
Experience in prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation, preferably in higher education.
Experience in asking for large gifts and/or supervising volunteers who ask for large gifts.
Demonstrated initiative and self‑starting capacity.
Ability and professional style to work with university leadership, trustees, volunteers, and top donors in an effective and sophisticated manner.
Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Ability to travel substantially (50%) and attend events in the evenings and weekends.
Required Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college and 5 years of direct fundraising or related transferable experience in the solicitation and closing of major gifts.
A high school diploma or equivalent, and 11 years’ direct experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree.
Fundraising experience; preferably in a healthcare or research university.
Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and grateful patient programs.
Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, and working with print and/or electronic media.
Experience with physician engagement and grateful patient programs.
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Director for Grateful Giving and Cardiology
role at
Tulane University . This professional and primary fundraising position serves Tulane’s Section of Cardiology, establishing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy with a strong emphasis on grateful patient programs. The role builds relationships with physicians, patients, and the broader cardiology community and works closely with Cardiology and School of Medicine leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to secure philanthropic support for the section’s priorities, targeting gift commitments between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization across diverse backgrounds.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and speak in a clear, sincere, and compelling manner.
Experience in prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation, preferably in higher education.
Experience in asking for large gifts and/or supervising volunteers who ask for large gifts.
Demonstrated initiative and self‑starting capacity.
Ability and professional style to work with university leadership, trustees, volunteers, and top donors in an effective and sophisticated manner.
Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Ability to travel substantially (50%) and attend events in the evenings and weekends.
Required Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college and 5 years of direct fundraising or related transferable experience in the solicitation and closing of major gifts.
A high school diploma or equivalent, and 11 years’ direct experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree.
Fundraising experience; preferably in a healthcare or research university.
Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and grateful patient programs.
Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, and working with print and/or electronic media.
Experience with physician engagement and grateful patient programs.
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