Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Arizona State University

BEUS CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIETY

JR100431

End Date:

January 30, 2025 (20 days left to apply)

Apply before midnight Arizona time

Department Statement:

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation’s preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and No. 36 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law’s LEED Gold certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from the legal, political and economic heart of Arizona. For more information, visit law.asu.edu.

Job Description:

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks a dynamic and creative individual to plan, manage and execute all aspects of a comprehensive donor relations program. The program will ensure donors at all levels are engaged, recognized and stewarded for their philanthropic support of the College. This position reports to the Senior Director of Development ASU Law.

Salary Range:

$62,000 - $72,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

Create and administer graduated recognition system including communications, recognition items, named spaces, electronic recognition boards and personalized events to steward donors providing philanthropic support.
With colleagues in Marketing/Communications, write and publish communications recognizing important events and celebrations in the lives of donors to the college; donor profiles and announcements of philanthropic support.
Coordinate and prepare compelling reports for donors demonstrating the impact of their philanthropic support.
Together with colleagues in departments throughout ASU Law, plan, execute and manage aspects of donor engagement events including: Dean’s Circle, Justice Prize, Scholarship Luncheon .
Manage the gift acknowledgement process that ensures timely and meaningful recognition of gifts are produced and received.
Tracking stewardship/recognition actions in Salesforce database including future stewardship actions to ensure strong relationship maintenance and future giving.
Evaluate effectiveness of donor relations strategies and tactics. Adjust program to maximize positive impact.
Physical presence at the workplace or the college is an essential function or requirement of this job
Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the department and/or ASU.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in a fundraising environment
Experience with Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge and Aventri databases
Experience planning and executing events
Experience with organization and multi-tasking abilities
Experience with customer service at different levels
Evidence of strong communication skills both verbal and written
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Experience using independent judgment to make decisions within the scope of the position

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

BEUS CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIETY

Instructions to Apply

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Background Check Statement

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