Corporate and Foundations Relation, Director

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans, LA seeks a Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations to lead funding strategies with priority corporate and foundation prospects for the Schools of Medicine, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and Science and Engineering.

The role partners with deans, faculty and colleagues in Advancement to articulate the investment value and coordinate engagement, travel as needed, and provide leadership for frontline fundraisers.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple demands.
• Experience with technology companies, health services, clients, and venture funding.
• Ability to travel and attend events on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate and foundation prospects.
• Develop and implement corporate/foundation strategies aligned with school objectives.
• Engage with deans and faculty teams to identify key partners.
• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues on donor relations, communications, and campaigns.
• Provide thought leadership for frontline fundraisers within the office.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prospect experience

Relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Master's degree in engineering/science/business/tech

Job description

Corporate and Foundations Relation, Director

New Orleans, LA, United States

Job Description

The Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations is a professional frontline fundraising position reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate, Foundation and Research Relations. The position will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting a targeted portfolio of priority corporate and foundation prospects for the Schools of Medicine, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and Science and Engineering in concert with school-based strategic objectives. The Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations will engage with and support deans and faculty teams to identify key companies and foundations for which engineering, technology, and health research is vital; develop and implement corporate and foundation strategies; and articulate the corporate and foundation investment value proposition. The position will work closely with other departments within the Office of Advancement including Donor Relations, Advancement Communications and Marketing, Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, and Advancement Information Services. The Director undertakes corporate and foundation relations functions with minimal management or oversight, and provides thought leadership for the frontline corporate and foundation fundraisers within the office.

Responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple demands and/or projects simultaneously, required.
• Experience working with technology companies, health services organizations, clients, professional organizations, technology transfer and/or venture funding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional contact with high level corporate representatives in a systematic and sustained manner.
• Ability to travel, as well as attend events on evenings and weekend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ corporate and foundation fundraising or health/technology industry relationship management experience. Transferable experience including sales, marketing, public relations may be considered; OR
• High school diploma and 11 years’ corporate and foundation fundraising or health/technology industry relationship management experience. Transferable experience including sales, marketing, public relations may be considered.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification may be considered

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a technology field.
• Experience working with an academic research university.
• Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education.
• Knowledge of Tulane University.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1603
• Job Category Communications & Engagement
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 02:32 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department Advancement - Campaigns and Administration