Director of Development, Grateful Giving - Tulane University

Another Source • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Another Source's client, Tulane University, is recruiting a Director of Development, Grateful Giving to join their team in New Orleans, LA. Here's a little about Tulane University and the School of Medicine: Founded in 1834, Tulane University is one of the nation’s premier private research universities, known for academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and deep community engagement. Located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of New Orleans, Tulane combines global impact with a strong sense of purpose rooted in service. Tulane’s School of Medicine plays a vital role in advancing healthcare innovation across the Gulf South and beyond. Within the School of Medicine, the Section of Cardiology is committed to improving cardiovascular health through leading-edge research, exceptional clinical care, and community outreach. With growing philanthropic momentum and increasing opportunity in grateful patient fundraising, this role offers the chance to significantly expand support for life-saving cardiovascular programs. Learn more about Grateful Giving: https://gratefulgiving.tulane.edu/ About this role: This is a high-impact fundraising leadership opportunity focused on building and advancing a comprehensive grateful patient and major gift strategy for Tulane’s Section of Cardiology. As the primary development officer for Cardiology, you will partner closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and School of Medicine advancement leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making transformational gifts. You will manage a robust portfolio of approximately 100–150 prospects and focus on securing gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000. If you are energized by relationship-building, motivated by mission-driven work in healthcare, and skilled at closing six- and seven-figure gifts, this role offers the autonomy, visibility, and institutional partnership to make a measurable impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of direct fundraising experience with demonstrated success soliciting and closing major gifts; or equivalent combination of education and significant experience
• Proven ability to secure large gifts and manage complex donor relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage physicians, senior leaders, trustees, and high-net-worth donors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, and ability to manage a dynamic portfolio
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, particularly when working with sensitive patient information
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and attend occasional evening and weekend events

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, grateful patient fundraising, or higher education preferred
• Advanced degree and experience with physician engagement programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 cardiology patients and prospects with major gift capacity
• Secure major gifts of $100,000+ from individuals, family foundations, and donor-advised funds
• Collaborate with Cardiology and School of Medicine leadership to set annual fundraising goals aligned with strategic priorities
• Develop and execute annual work plans including visits, proposals, and solicitation strategies
• Partner with physicians and clinical staff to identify grateful patients and facilitate joint solicitations
• Identify and qualify new prospects through thoughtful research and relationship-building
• Design tailored cultivation strategies and move donors through the giving cycle
• Prepare compelling proposals, case statements, and stewardship materials
• Engage and support faculty and volunteer leaders in major gift solicitations
• Coordinate meaningful recognition and stewardship experiences
• Lead and support Heart Awareness Month activities to elevate visibility and community engagement
• Partner with marketing, research, and clinical teams to develop donor communications and annual reports
• Organize and support in-person and virtual events that strengthen donor relationships
• Deliver presentations highlighting fundraising priorities and program impact
• Help shape the long-term fundraising vision and priorities for the Section of Cardiology
• Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes grateful patient programs, leadership annual giving, major gifts, and legacy giving
• Build deep knowledge of cardiology research and clinical priorities to effectively match donor interests with institutional needs
• Provide strategic recommendations to maximize philanthropic growth

Benefits

• Tulane University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
• Working at Tulane means joining a collaborative academic medical community committed to excellence and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director