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    Senior Director of Development - Tempe, United States - Arizona State University

    Arizona State University
    Arizona State University Tempe, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Senior Director of Development

    The ASU Foundation (ASUF) fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact.

    The Sr. Director of Development works to unite ideas, people and philanthropy to further ASU's charter, focused on inclusion, advancing research and discovery of public value, and assuming responsibility for the overall health of the communities we serve. The Sr. Director of Development is an integral member of the ASU Foundation central fundraising team serving as the lead development professional for multiple University priorities and initiatives.

    This senior fundraising professional designs and implements innovative programs to identify prospective major and/or principal gift donors and executes plans to qualify, cultivate, steward and solicit donors to secure and increase significant philanthropic support in partnership with other development staff, School/Unit Directors, deans and/or faculty and campus leadership, depending on their assigned area(s) of responsibility, aimed at assuring long-term financial support for the ASU Foundation and Arizona State University.

    What you'll do:
    • Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising and engagement activities designed to increase the number and level of major and/or principal gift donors; sets direction and approach in partnership with ASU leader's vision in assigned area(s) of responsibility
    • Manages a personal major gift donor/prospect portfolio with a primary focus on securing gifts at or above $50,000 level and growing to a personal fundraising goal of at least $3M in accordance with performance metrics
    • Leads multiple fundraising initiatives; develops and executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, and volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, institutional and/or foundation prospects on behalf of assigned area(s) of responsibility
    • Guided by the direction and scope of a prospect's interest, collaborates with various faculty, institute/center directors, and unit-based and foundation-based fundraisers to leverage the maximum philanthropic potential of a prospect
    • Guides the direction of written proposals, white papers, strategic plans, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing significant ($50k+) philanthropic investments
    • High level of collaboration with both internal departments and broader University partners to identify common goals and develop, execute, and advance prospect and donor strategies and increase participation among high profile volunteers and donors (i.e., alumni engagement, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, development, donor relations, estate and gift planning, financial services, research, and prospect management, etc.)
    • Ensures the proper stewardship and recognition of donors in portfolio
    • Manages projects with moderate oversight; depending on area(s) of responsibility, may serve as a project manager for some complex, multilayered, university-wide proposals aimed at raising the higher gifts for a university campaign
    • Ensures compliance with prospect management guidelines for tracking and maintenance of contact and progress reporting
    • Manages budget, related to area(s) of assignment, ensuring a maximum return on university investments while controlling expenses
    • Within area(s) of responsibility, maintains up to date knowledge on key alumni and high-level donors, and/or oversees continuous research, development and up-to-date knowledge on prospects and works with other areas to coordinate contacts
    • Participates, as a member of the ASUF development team and serve as a resource to development colleagues
    • Sustains and elevates working relationships with deans, chairs, directors, and faculty members within area(s) of responsibility
    What you'll need:
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles
    • Complex problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of database management
    • Ability to successfully lead, coach and guide a team to achieve desired result
    • Ability to inquire about and understand organizational interests and needs, and determine how to persuade or market to that organization with compelling benefits
    • Ability to exercise good judgment, to demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to development activities, and to use discretion in interactions with donors, prospects, volunteers, and others
    • Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment
    • Community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
    • Knowledge of fundraising techniques including proposal development, prospect identification, program planning, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools
    • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
    • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information
    • Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds
    • Ability to represent the institution well and possess an advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems
    Relevant qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Five (5) to seven (7) years of years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience
    • Or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
    • Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful gift closure
    • Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources
    Preferred education and experience:
    • Advanced degree
    • Five (5) to seven (7) years of years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience in higher education or college athletics for applicable roles
    • Experience working in Salesforce and Workday
    Benefits:
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
    • 22 days of vacation time
    • 11 holidays, including your birthday
    • Parental leave
    • Significant tuition reductions
    • Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest
    • $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
    At ASU Enterprise Partners:

    We serve.

    We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do.

    We innovate.

    We're always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU.

    We engage.

    We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure.

    We care.

    When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care - about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU.

    ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of influence. Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization.

    ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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