This position is a professional and primary fund-raising position serving Tulane’s 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 section's priorities, with a focus on securing gift commitments in the range of $50,000 to $1,000,000.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college and 5 years of direct fund-raising 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.