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ASU Foundation for a New American University · 2 weeks ago

Director of Development, Global Futures Laboratory

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The ASU Foundation for a New American University is seeking a Director of Development for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. This role involves securing significant philanthropic investments and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve annual financial goals.

EducationNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward portfolio of 50+ major gift donors, with an emphasis on securing gifts and commitments $100K and above

Develop and execute customized strategies that leverage donor prospect’s interests, connects them to giving opportunities and results in invitations to philanthropically support key initiatives

Demonstrate strong writing skills and prepare and guide the design of engagement, solicitation and stewardship materials for individual, corporate and foundation prospects

Participate in strategic development planning for programs, working closely with faculty leaders to identify needs and giving opportunities

Serve as a development thought partner to academic leadership and faculty, and ensure adequate preparation and continued involvement of academic partners throughout the donor engagement process, as appropriate

Track development activity in Foundation’s prospect management and tracking system, following all protocols for visits and solicitations

Guided by the direction and scope of each prospect’s interest, pro-actively collaborate across the university to leverage the maximum philanthropic potential of each donor

Work closely with ASUF colleagues to ensure GFL’s fundraising priorities are integrated into broader enterprise initiatives

Provide oversight on GFL’s grant activity

Furnish timely reports on progress toward assigned goals and solicitation results

Work in a results-oriented, dynamic environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experiencePhilanthropic investment securingDevelopment strategy executionMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and five to seven years successful professional development and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in higher education: OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved

Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone

Knowledge of principles and techniques of development/fundraising, preferably in higher education

Able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects

Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible

Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies

Ability to represent the institution well

An advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University

Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials

Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties

Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer data base systems

Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful gift closure

Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans

Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments

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 the ASU Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest

$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

Company

ASU Foundation for a New American University

The ASU Foundation is a private nonprofit organization that identifies, encourages and engages private supporters to advance the success of Arizona State University as a New American University.

Founded in 2011

Tempe, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees