Tulane University · 1 month ago
Assistant Vice President, Major Gifts
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTulane University is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Major Gifts, who will be a senior fundraising leader responsible for driving the strategy for major gift programs. The role involves overseeing major gift staff, maintaining a portfolio of gift prospects, and ensuring alignment of major gift strategies with broader campaign goals to optimize fundraising success.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Drive the overall strategy for the major gift programs including unit/school-based (undergraduate and professional), parent philanthropy, and regional fundraising
Oversee all major gift staff and maintain a portfolio of gift prospects for university and school priorities
Lead regional campaign volunteer structures and ensure alignment of major gift strategies with broader campaign goals
Ensure that the major gifts team works collaboratively and effectively to build effective donor strategies in consultation with each other and other fundraising partners
Work closely with other departments in the Office of Advancement including Campaigns and Administration, Annual and Leadership Giving, Constituency Programs, Gift Planning and Legal Affairs, Donor Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Information Services and other departments throughout the University
Foster a culture of strategic coordination to maximize philanthropic impact and long-term success for Tulane
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, motivate, and coordinate staff and volunteers
High level of integrity
Strong familiarity with best practices in fundraising
Demonstrated ability to strategically build a program, to implement, to drive towards numerical goals, and to produce outstanding results
Experience in building new programs and achieving results
Experience in pipeline management, prospect management, and data analytics
Outstanding analytical skills and experience managing complex reporting requirements from a variety of data systems
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to address, engage and motivate both large audiences and small groups as well as deans and university administrators
Excellent organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple demands and/or projects simultaneously
Ability to travel substantially, as well as attend evening and weekend events
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' direct fund-raising or related experience in the solicitation and closing of gifts in a research university environment preferred
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered
Preferred
Advanced degree
Experience in a research university environment, preferably in higher education and committed to the values of the institution
Experience with various software systems including SalesForce CRM
Company
Tulane University
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2018-11-14Grant· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Janaki Sundaresan
Co-Founder of Health Equity Fellowship
Lekh Parekh
Co-founder and Vice President of Tulane Table Tennis Club
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