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Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R1277

Location: Tempe,
AZ

The ASU Foundation, one of five nonprofit entities
that make up ASU Enterprise Partners, is seeking a Director of Development, Natural Sciences- The College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences.

The director of development, natural sciences for The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a proven and
forward-looking fundraising professional who understands how to generate philanthropic support for ASU from multiple stakeholders -
individuals, foundations and organizations and who will work collaboratively with the ASU Foundation for A New American University (ASUF)
and with academic leadership in the college.

The Director will work in a highly collaborative division within The College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences working directly with the Dean of Natural Sciences and the leadership team for Natural Sciences. 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 director's effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to
achieve financial goals and contact metrics consistent with the programs and prospects assigned. The director reports to the ASUF executive
director of development in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position will focus on mostly major gift fundraising and
foundation support in the division of Natural Sciences.

• Develop, coordinate, and
  execute a comprehensive fundraising program for the purpose of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual, major and planned gifts from
  individuals, foundations and corporations
• Responsible for overall fundraising metrics related to Natural Sciences
  initiatives, including overall donor count, identification of new prospects, growth in cumulative giving, donor retention, major gift
  proposals submitted, and new gifts and commitments
• Collaborate with academic unit-based development officers to develop and
  implement sustaining and major gift fundraising strategies for Natural Sciences prospects
• Work with divisional academic
  leadership to develop philanthropic concepts that could lead to major gift funding
• Proactively manage a portfolio of major
  gift ($100,000+) prospects regionally and nationally, developing and executing strategies leading to solicitation and investment that
  leverage the donor's interests or aligns with foundation funding requests and connect them to ASU's opportunities
• Responsible
  for core personal fundraising metrics, including face-to-face visits, growth in cumulative giving from the prospect portfolio, donor
  retention, major gift proposals submitted, number of major gifts closed and new gifts and commitments
• Travel when necessary
  with leadership to execute strategic development plans for regional and national major donor prospects
• Develop and submit
  written proposals, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing philanthropic investments
• Work in a
  fast-paced, results-oriented environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities
• Other duties as
  assigned

• 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
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills
  and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
• 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
  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 assigned duties
• Highly organized and able to
  handle multiple projects
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication
  plans
• A strong curiosity and the ability to grasp complex scientific and technological concepts at a foundational level in
  order to develop well-informed proposals.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of development/fundraising, preferably in
  higher education
• Self-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
• Demonstrated
  achievement in securing philanthropic investments
• Ability to travel nationally when necessary to engage and solicit major
  prospects
• Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Working knowledge of
  Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems such as Salesforce
• Documented
  success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management
  approach leading to successful gift closure
• Demonstrable experience in donor relations plans leading to additional
  investments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate meetings and
  events
• Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations

• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program, or willingness to enroll in a
  bachelor's degree program and five years of successful professional development.

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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