Office of Advancement
Location: New Orleans LA
Summary
The Senior Development Officer for the Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute (DDTUHVI) is a professional and primary fund-raising position serving Tulanes Section of Cardiology. This position is responsible for establishing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy with a strong emphasis on grateful patient fundraising while building meaningful relationships with physicians patients and the broader cardiology community. This individual will work closely with Cardiology and School of Medicine leadership to identify qualify cultivate solicit and steward donors to secure philanthropic support for the sections priorities with a focus on securing gift commitments in the range of $50000 to $1000000.
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 staffing volunteers to 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 ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to travel substantially (50%) as well as attend events in the evenings and weekends.
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college and 3 years of direct fundraising or related transferable experience in the solicitation and closing of major gifts.
A high school diploma or equivalent and 9 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.
Compensation Information
How to Apply
This position will close onthe date it is filled
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