ASU Foundation for a New American University · 6 hours ago
Assistant Director of Development, W.P. Carey School of Business
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expASU Foundation for a New American University is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the W.P. Carey School of Business. The role focuses on engaging a portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundations to achieve financial goals and enhance fundraising efforts.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
In a team approach with the Director of Development at the W. P. Carey School of Business, create fundraising and engagement efforts for three W. P. Carey School of Business areas, which include, but are not limited to: Department of Marketing, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, and The School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (T.I.E)
Actively engages donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and students managing a personal portfolio with a focus on securing gifts at or above the $50,000 level in accordance with performance metrics with a target fundraising goal of $500,000-$1million annually
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
Develops and submits written proposals, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing philanthropic investments
Assists in the development and execution of strategic fundraising and engagement efforts of assigned area(s) by designing, implementing, evaluating, and refining development activities to drive donor retention, reactivation, acquisition, and pipeline growth
Uses the ASU Foundation (ASUF) prospect management and tracking system (i.e., Salesforce) to record and coordinate contacts and proposals
Ensures proper stewardship and recognition of donors in portfolio
Assists the development team with campaign planning and implementation
Participates as a member of the ASUF development team and serves as a resource to development colleagues regarding fundraising opportunities
Establishes strong working relationships with deans, chairs, directors, and faculty members of assigned units
Qualification
Required
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles
Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives
Database management skills
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
Program planning and leadership skills
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
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems
Knowledge of CRM, specifically Salesforce
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two (2) to (3) years of successful development experience or transferrable experience
Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources
Demonstrated organizational skills and experience in managing events and other complex activities in support of development objectives
Preferred
Advanced degree
Two (2) to (3) years of successful development experience in higher education or transferrable experience
Knowledge of fundraising techniques, including proposal development, prospect identification, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools in higher education
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 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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.94MKey Investors
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
2020-01-21Grant· $0.94M
Leadership Team
Gretchen E. Buhlig
Chief Executive Officer
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