Senior Director of Development, Cronkite School of Journalism

Arizona State University Foundation • Full-time • Tempe, AZ, US • 2w ago

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the ASU Foundation in the search for a Senior Director of Development, Cronkite School of Journalism.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Unit Development the Senior Director of Development will partner with Cronkite School of Journalism leadership to implement innovative programs that identify prospective major and principal gift donors. The Senior Director of Development will execute plans to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors that secure and increase significant philanthropic support and assure long-term financial support for the Cronkite School, ASU Foundation, and Arizona State University.

The ASU Foundation for a New American University works to unite ideas, people, and philanthropy to further ASU's mission. Donor support empowers ASU to advance student access, serve the community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education, and conduct research for the public good. The ASU Foundation is a registered nonprofit with a proven history of transparency, accountability, and good stewardship. With a perfect four-out-of-four stars rating on Charity Navigator, the ASU Foundation is committed to handling philanthropic gifts responsibly and making a lasting impact.

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves. Two decades ago, Arizona State University set forth a new and ambitious trajectory to become a comprehensive knowledge enterprise dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of excellence, broad access to quality education, and meaningful societal impact. From that point forward, all its energy, creativity, and resources have been brought to bear on the design of a uniquely adaptive and transdisciplinary university committed to producing master learners. Today, ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's most innovative school, Arizona State University also takes the top spot in the nation for sustainability (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) and global impact (Times Higher Education).

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University is one of the premier programs of its kind, and a global force for change. The Cronkite School has a mission to educate and empower communicators to create an informed and inclusive society, advancing understanding and connection among creators, audiences, industry, and the academy. Located in the heart of the nation's fifth-largest city, the Cronkite Schools enables easy access to internships, news events, sources at major sprots and cultural complexes, and government agencies and offices.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved and at least five years of successful development experience, with at least two years managing a team, is preferred for this role. The ASU Foundation will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the foundation, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the ASU Foundation and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000 annually.

The ASU Foundation is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/3689.

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