Associate Director, Foundation Initiatives
Company: ASU Foundation
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Who we want: Associate Director, Foundation Initiatives ASU Enterprise Partners, a private, nonprofit organization
comprised of five subsidiaries that raise, create and invest
resources for Arizona State University, is seeking an Associate
Director, Foundation Initiatives to join our team. The Associate Director of Foundation Initiatives is a mid-level
professional who will lead a team while proactively managing a
portfolio of priority initiatives/projects designed to accelerate
the generation of revenue for Arizona State University (ASU). This
individual must have a proven track-record of increasing
responsibilities in higher education or the non-profit industry
with experience leading professional staff. The Associate Director will work directly with the leadership
team(s) at ASU and the ASU Foundation for A New American University
(ASUF) to create and coordinate the execution of strategies,
projects, reports, events, meetings, communications and
prospect/donor opportunities. The Associate Director will report to
the Director of Foundation Initiatives. What you'll do: Supervise a team of professional staff and students, who are
responsible for the advancement of fundraising projects and
initiatives designed to generate new revenues for ASU Manage the design, development and coordination of a diverse
portfolio including relationships with external constituents and
high priority projects supporting a variety of initiatives by
planning, organizing, establishing timelines and/or milestone
deliverables, reviewing and coordinating contributions of
others Develop business and revenue raising plans for various projects
and initiatives Facilitate design thinking and/or strategic planning sessions
for various subject matter areas that span across the
university Build and develop relationships across the institutional
enterprise for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness
into existing operations and help to define new operational
strategies Develop, implement, and coordinate routine reports and special
communications Proactively anticipate project needs and develop and manage
timelines to ensure successful outcomes and deadlines Participate in meetings with leadership, stakeholders and
various constituents from colleges, institutes, and units Key liaison between foundation central services and college,
institute, and unit development management Set and manage timelines that move concepts from early ideation
to ready for fundraising What you'll need: Experience in managing full-time professionals Skilled project manager, highly-organized and able to manage
multiple projects simultaneously Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to
work in a team-based environment Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and
responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and
University business and confidential prospect information Experience in facilitation and/or design thinking sessions Experience in business plan development Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to
communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone at the
highest levels Ability to work both independently and as 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 work in a fast-paced environment and meet
deadlines Ability to represent the institution well An advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American
University Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing duties Relevant qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred,
and 5-8 years of professional development and/or
fundraising/advancement experience, preferably in higher education,
project/change management, and/or non-profit leadership. Mental demands: Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects or
deadlines. Working conditions: 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 ability to quickly change
priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of
conflicts. May be required to perform tasks in the field within
and/or across University campuses. Ability to clearly communicate
verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
This position may require some occasional travel or early mornings
and evenings to accommodate meetings and events. Working equipment: This position will require a laptop computer, telephone,
foundation credit card, business cards and a mobile communication
device ($60 monthly reimbursement) Contact us today. For more information on ASU Enterprise Partners, visit our web
site at www.asuenterprisepartners.org. If interested in the Associate Director, Foundation Initiatives,
please apply online at www.asuenterprisepartners.org/careers. 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 Foundation, Tempe , Associate Director, Foundation Initiatives, Other , Tempe, Arizona
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