Overview
Associate Director of Reunions, Tulane School of Medicine Jobs in New Orleans, LA at Tulane University
The Associate Director of Reunions, Tulane School of Medicine, is a full-time professional fundraising position reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations, Tulane School of Medicine. The position will oversee a portfolio of eight reunion classes in an effort to engage new donors, identify leadership prospects, and train volunteers about the case for giving to Tulane School of Medicine. The Associate Director will develop and lead initiatives that create a robust reunion program for Tulane School of Medicine to advance alumni engagement as well as annual, major, and planned giving through reunion efforts. The Associate Director will solicit and close gifts for Tulane School of Medicine and will work with officers and staff throughout Advancement to develop strategies for closing gifts during the reunion cycle. The position will develop and execute the School of Medicine reunion plans on an annual basis, working with the Director of Alumni Relations, including the recruitment and management of reunion volunteers; cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of reunion donors; and design and implementation of reunion communication strategies and reunion events. This position will collaborate closely with School of Medicine Alumni Relations, Major Gift Officers, Undergraduate Reunions Officers, and Advancement Communications with the goal of increasing attendance, donations, and engagement among School of Medicine reunion celebrants. Additionally, this position will actively collaborate with the Professional School Annual Giving and Reunions and Campus-wide Annual Giving teams.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills required including the ability to manage multiple demands and multiple projects.
Ability to travel overnight and attend events on weekends and evenings.
Ability to serve as a personable, creative self-starter and team player.
Ability to work independently as well as with other administrative and academic departments, faculty, staff, students, alumni groups, and the general public.
Knowledge of various software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years’ direct fundraising or transferable experience required. Transferable experience includes: marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, trust officer, volunteer management, or sales experience
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years’ directly related work experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific experience in the solicitation and closing of gifts in a non-profit or research university environment.
Experience with events and creating effective communications to promote events and giving
Familiarity with website management and the use of social media to reach constituent groups.
Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education.
Title: Associate Director of Reunions, Tulane School of Medicine
Company: Tulane University
Location: New Orleans, LA
