Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1352
Location: Tempe,AZ
Senior Director, Global Advancement The Senior Director, GlobalAdvancement is a senior philanthropic leader responsible for securing transformational philanthropic and other investments in support ofglobal strategic initiatives, including notably ASU's 100 Million Learner's initiative - one of the world's most ambitious global educationefforts. This individual will drive the strategic development, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-impact donors,corporations, foundations, multilateral agencies, and government partners whose investment can meaningfully accelerate access to world-classmanagement and entrepreneurship education for learners worldwide.
Reporting to the Vice President, Global Corporate Advancement andworking closely with the 100ML Executive Director, program team and colleagues across the university, the Senior Director will design andexecute innovative strategies to secure principal and leadership-level gifts ($1M+) that support the initiative's long-term sustainability,digital expansion, multilingual content development, and global delivery networks as an on-ramp to this project and our broader universityoffering. The Senior Director will also manage a portfolio of additional global projects and donors as assigned by the VP of GlobalCorporate Advancement.
What you'll do
- Design and lead acomprehensive global fundraising strategy for the 100 Million Learners initiative focused on securing transformational investments thatenable large-scale global access to world-class education.
- Set strategic philanthropic direction in collaboration withThunderbird and ASU leadership to advance 100ML's mission and long-term sustainability, working across the institution with other keyacademic units and partners.
- Manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, global corporate leaders, donorgovernments, multilaterals, and philanthropic partners, with a focus on securing gifts and strategic investments of $1M+ and achievingannual fundraising targets necessary to expand the initiative's global reach.
- Develop and execute integrated global prospectstrategies, leveraging the engagement of Thunderbird and ASU leadership, faculty, global hubs, alumni, and international volunteers toidentify, cultivate, and inspire supporters around the world.
- Direct the creation of compelling philanthropic proposals thatarticulate the transformative potential of the 100 Million Learners initiative and motivate principal-level philanthropicinvestment.
- Collaborate with ASU's extensive network of overseas partners to expand and strengthen relationships withinternational donors, foundations, corporations, multilateral development agencies, and government partners aligned with 100ML'smission.
- Partner closely with senior ASU leadership to identify, pursue, and co-create transformational funding opportunitiesthat advance the initiative's global scaling goals and its integration across the ASU enterprise.
- Ensure world-classstewardship, recognition, and personalized engagement for donors and partners supporting the 100 Million Learners initiative, demonstratingthe impact of their investment and fostering long-term philanthropic relationships.
- Collaborate with colleagues across alumniengagement, donor relations, global marketing, communications, and prospect research to align strategies, share insights, and enhance theoverall advancement approach for 100ML.
- Maintain deep and current knowledge of high-potential alumni, global champions, donornetworks, and emerging prospects relevant to the initiative's international growth and philanthropic pipeline.
- Ensureaccurate and timely documentation of all prospect activity, proposals, and partnership developments in accordance with ASU Foundationpolicies and international compliance standards.
- Uphold best practices in prospect management, ensuring thorough tracking,reporting, and movement of prospects toward major commitments that advance the initiative's global impact.
- Serves as a keymember of the Global Advancement team and a resource to colleagues within ASUF and ASU
What you'llneed
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academicleadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles
- Complex problem-solving skills coupledwith the ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and otherdocuments to support development objectives
- Strong leadership skills: ability to organize, motivate, and lead a team toachieve desired result
- Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment
- Ability tomaintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business andconfidential prospect information
- Ability to inquire about and understand organizational interests and needs, and determinehow to persuade or market to that organization with compelling benefits
- Ability to represent the institution well and possessan advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
- Ability to project a strong positive image of theUniversity through personal interaction with prospects, donors, and alumni
- Ability to exercise good judgment, to demonstratean understanding of ethics related to development activities, and to use discretion in interactions with donors, prospects, volunteers, andothers
- Community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diversecommunity
- Extensive fundraising principles and techniques of development/fundraising including proposal development, prospectidentification, program planning, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketingtools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and largegroups
- Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures andbackgrounds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems
Relevant qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Ten(10) years' relevant experience
- Proven track record securing principal and transformational philanthropic gifts, includingclosing complex, multi-stakeholder gifts/partnerships of $1M+.
- Extensive experience in global fundraising, internationaldevelopment, or cross-border partnership building.
- Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals,corporations, donor governments, multilaterals, and foundations.
- Experience designing and implementing comprehensivefundraising strategies for large-scale or
- global initiatives.
- Background in crafting high-impact philanthropicproposals, case statements, and strategic investment pitches.
- Experience collaborating with senior leadership, faculty,global partners, and cross-functional teams on funding strategy.
- History of working in fast-paced, multicultural,international environments and engaging stakeholders across diverse cultures.
- Experience providing world-class stewardship,donor engagement, and long-term relationship management.
- Proven ability to maintain rigorous documentation, prospecttracking, and compliance with institutional and international standards.
- Leadership experience within a development,advancement, or global partnerships team.
Preferred education and experience
- Advanced degree
- Higher education fundraising related experience
- Experiencewith Salesforce and Workday
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, includingmedical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
- 22 days of vacationtime
- 11 holidays, including your birthday
- Parental leave
- Significant tuitionreductions
- Professional development is highly valued at ASU Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across theorganization and nurture new areas of interest
- $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
About ASUFoundation
The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundationswho believe in ASU's mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU toadvance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the publicgood.
At the ASU Foundation we value
Character
We prioritize character and integrity in every decision andaction, 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 communityachieve meaningful outcomes.
The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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