Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1259
Location: Tempe, AZ
Assistant Director of Development, W.P. Carey School of Business
The principal activity of the Assistant Director of Development is to be externally focused, with responsibility for engaging a portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundations that have a potential affinity with ASU. The Assistant Director's effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and contact metrics consistent with the programs and prospects assigned.
What you'll do:
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
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
Establishes strong working relationships with deans, chairs, directors, and faculty members of assigned units
What you'll 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
Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives
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
Relevant qualifications:
Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources
Preferred education and 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
About ASU Foundation:
The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's 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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