Development Officer, Law School

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

A prestigious university in New Orleans is seeking a Development Officer for its Law School. This role involves identifying and cultivating prospects and collaborating with colleagues to enhance fundraising efforts, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to travel. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant fundraising experience, with opportunities available for those with extensive related experience. This position is critical for the university's strategic priorities and fundraising objectives.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct fund‑raising or related experience in a research university environment preferred.
• 9 years of directly related experience if no degree.
• Transferable experience such as marketing or sales may be considered.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of directly related experience
• Transferable, related experience such as marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of priority School prospects.
• Work closely with various departments to optimize fundraising success.
• Collaborate with regional and major gifts officers and alumni relations staff.
• Coordinate with Gift Planning, Stewardship, Corporate/Foundation teams and other university departments.

Skills

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising

Relationship‑building experience

Ability to travel substantially

Excellent organization skills

Demonstrated initiative and self‑starting capacity

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Prospect management database

Job description

The Development Officer, Law School is a professional fund-raising position reporting to the Managing Director of Development, Tulane Law School. The position will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a targeted portfolio of priority School prospects in concert with the School's strategic priorities and objectives. This position will work closely with colleagues across Advancement including regional and major gifts officers, reunion class officers, and alumni relations staff, with the purpose of optimizing Tulane's short-term and long-term fundraising success. The position will also work closely with other departments within the Office of Advancement including Gift Planning, Stewardship, Corporate, Foundation, and Research Relations, Advancement Information Services, and other external departments throughout the university.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write and speak in a clear, sincere, and compelling manner
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, preferably in higher education
• Relationship‑building experience with constituents such as alumni, clients or volunteers
• Ability to travel substantially (50%), as well as attend events on evenings and weekends
• Excellent organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities, demands, and/or projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high degree of effectiveness, a spirit of collaboration, and a sense of humor
• Demonstrated initiative and self‑starting capacity
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3 years of direct fund‑raising or related experience in the solicitation and closing of major and multi‑year annual gifts in a research university environment preferred.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of directly related experience

Transferable, related experience such as marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research university environment
• Ability and professional style to work with university leadership, trustees, volunteers, and top donors in an effective and sophisticated manner
• Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education
• Ability to articulate and represent the mission and vision of Tulane University
• Knowledge of various software systems, such as Word, Excel, and a prospect management database

Compensation Information

Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well‑being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

• This position will close on the date it is filled
• Submit your application and resume through LinkedIn, or feel free to apply directly through our Advancement Careers Website.

Please Note:

Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID‑19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

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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