Senior Director of Development School of Technology for Public Health

The Senior Director of Development School of Technology for Public Health is a senior fundraising professional with management responsibilities who 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.

The ASU Foundation has engaged Meng Peeps an executive search firm to support this search. Candidate review will continue until the position is filled. The engagement is being led by Cami Wisowaty and Kat Carrico. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in confidence to either Cami Wisowaty () or Kat Carrico ().

What youll do

• Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising and engagement activities designed to increase the number and level of annual major and/or principal gift donors; sets direction and approach in partnership with ASU leaders 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 $100000 level and a personal fundraising goal of at least $3M in accordance with performance metrics

• Leads a comprehensive unit or central development department/program; 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 prospects 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 ($100k) 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

• Manages a team (may include staff and volunteers) with moderate oversight; provides leadership determines and evaluates individual goals develops and implements training and mentoring monitors coverage of primary areas of focus ensuring that goals and objectives are attained

• Recruits motivates develops and retains a high-performance team

• 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 youll 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 offundraising 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 advocates 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

• Bachelors degree

• Seven-plus (7) years of years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience with at least two (2) to three (3) years managing a team

• 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

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

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

About ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundationfosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals corporations and foundations who believe in ASUs mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access serve our community protect the planet create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.

At the ASU Foundation we value

Character
We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.

Service
We are dedicated to serving our students donors communities and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful.

Innovation
Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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