Assistant Director of Development, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Company: ASU Enterprise Partners
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Assistant Director of Development, The College of Liberal Arts
and SciencesThe ASU Foundation (ASUF) 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. The assistant director of
development for The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a
professional who will work collaboratively with the ASU Foundation
for A New American University (ASUF) and with academic leadership
in the college.The principal activity of this professional
development officer 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. The assistant
director reports to the ASUF associate director of development in
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position will focus
on both annual and major gift fundraising. What you'll do:
- Work with college development team and academic leaders to
assist and direct the implementation and coordination of special
fundraising opportunities by identifying, cultivating and
soliciting annual, major and planned gifts. Depending on previous
experience, there may be a topical focus with a division.
- Guided by the direction and scope of a prospect's interest,
collaborate with various faculty, institute/center directors, and
unit-based and foundation-based fundraisers to leverage the maximum
philanthropic potential of a prospect
- Develop and submit written proposals, budgets, and other
collateral materials as needed for securing philanthropic
investments
- Collaborate with various ASUF offices and functions --
including donor relations, research and prospect management,
financial services, annual giving, and development - to advance
prospect strategies
- When appropriate, oversee the recruitment, organization and
training of fundraising volunteers
- Proactively manage a portfolio of annual and major gift
prospects, developing and executing strategic prospect strategies
leading to solicitation and investment based on the opportunities
of each special assignment
- Use the ASUF prospect management and tracking system
(Salesforce) to record and coordinate contacts and proposals
- Be responsible for core fundraising metrics including
face-to-face visits with prospects, identification of new
prospects, growth in cumulative giving from the prospect portfolio,
major gift proposals submitted, dollars raised
- Ensure proper stewardship and recognition of donors in
portfolio
- Assist The College development team in project and topical
fundraising, and campaign planning and implementation as
needed
- Participate, as a member of the ASUF development team and serve
as a resource to development colleagues regarding fundraising
opportunities
- Work in a fast-paced, results oriented environment with complex
and evolving relationships and prioritiesWhat you'll need:
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of
development/fundraising, preferably in higher education
- Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to
communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and
responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and
University business and confidential prospect information
- Self-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify
new prospects
- Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic
investments
- Ability to work both independently and part of a team
- Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while
being flexible
- Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex
situations involving numerous and sometimes competing
constituencies
- Ability to represent the institution well
- Belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
- Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related
materials
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned
duties
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable
working in donor/prospect computer data base systems
- Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to
work in a team-based environment
- Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated,
multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building
and moves management approach leading to successful gift
closure
- Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving
priorities and communication plans
- Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to
additional investmentsRelevant Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in
a related field AND 1-3 years successful professional development
and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in higher
education; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or
experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities
have been achieved.ASUEP follows federal guidance which requires
employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19, except in limited circumstances in which an employee is
legally entitled to an accommodation for medical or religious
reasons.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 Enterprise
Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the
organization and nurture new areas of interest
- $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursementAt ASU Enterprise
Partners:We serve.We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring
them resources so they can do all the great things that they do.We
innovate.We're always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new
approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU.We
engage.We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and
partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time,
talent and treasure.We care.When we serve, innovate and engage, it
shows that we care - about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees
and other partners as we bring resources to ASU.ASU Enterprise
Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that
is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and
inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of
influence. Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and
achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential
of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and
strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of
belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to
support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to
build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization.ASU
Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: ASU Enterprise Partners, Tempe , Assistant Director of Development, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Executive , Tempe, Arizona
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