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Events and Special Projects, Grateful Giving Programs, Director at Tulane University

Tulane University

Events and Special Projects, Grateful Giving Programs, Director

New Orleans, LA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Tulane University is a prestigious higher education institution located in New Orleans, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. As a leader in healthcare and medical education through its Tulane Medicine division, the university actively integrates clinical excellence with philanthropic initiatives to support patient care and medical advancements. Tulane’s cultural and historic presence in the city deeply ties it to the local community, fostering collaborations with civic leaders, healthcare organizations, and philanthropic partners. The university prioritizes an inclusive, diverse work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. This commitment ensures all employees have opportunities to thrive and contribute meaningfully to Tulane’s mission. The position available is full-time and focuses on the critical area of event planning, fundraising, community engagement, and communications within Tulane Medicine and its associated programs, specifically under the Grateful Giving initiative.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of professional experience in event management, fundraising, or community relations preferably in healthcare or higher education
Proven ability to manage large-scale events with significant sponsorship and participant goals
Exceptional written communication skills including experience in newsletter production
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Ability to build relationships with high-net-worth donors, physicians, community partners, and volunteers
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of professional experience in event management, fundraising, or community relations preferably in healthcare or higher education
Proven track record of managing large-scale events
Exceptional written communication skills
Strong project management abilities
Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Experience with 'Grateful Patient' fundraising programs preferred
Familiarity with third-party fundraising platforms and peer-to-peer software preferred
Knowledge of New Orleans philanthropic landscape preferred
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or similar credential preferred

Job Duties

Lead and scale multiple signature fundraising events including the Wave Makers 5K, TUHVI Heart Event, and CALM mental health initiatives building upon $100k+ revenue and 1000+ participants through strategic growth initiatives
Manage comprehensive event logistics and execution including race-course coordination, vendor negotiations, venue selection, participant registration, and day-of operations utilizing third party platforms
Coordinate physician and patient engagement by recruiting patient hosts for donor dinners, facilitating physician participation across specialties, and maintaining high-touch cultivation events while meeting fundraising targets
Develop year-round engagement and cultivation strategies to maintain momentum between events, create consistent brand experiences and identify grateful patient prospects for major gift opportunities
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with community organizations, corporate sponsors, and civic leaders to expand event reach and raise awareness for clinical programs
Research, build, and launch a third-party fundraising framework by studying peer institution models, creating toolkits, application processes, and guidelines
Serve as primary liaison for external fundraisers providing strategic guidance, resources and support while ensuring fund allocation aligns with institutional priorities
Integrate patient-facing community events under the Grateful Giving umbrella to create consistent brand experiences, identify cultivation opportunities and convert attendees into long-term donors
Develop scalable peer-to-peer fundraising strategies leveraging digital platforms to empower volunteers and community advocates
Oversee production and distribution of the biannual Tulane Wellness Wire newsletter, collaborating with clinical staff to identify compelling patient impact stories
Draft and edit content showcasing patient impact, community health outcomes, and physician-led clinical innovations
Facilitate marketing and brand coordination ensuring event collateral, websites, and social media align with Tulane branding and Grateful Giving mission
Develop and execute multi-channel marketing and social media campaigns to amplify Tulane’s impact story and drive event engagement