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Director of Advancement

The ASU Foundation has retained Pearl Street| Lindauer, an executive search
firm, to assist in this search. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Adele Mezher, Raegan Harvey, Emily
Horsford, and Shari Berenson are leading the engagement.

Candidates should visit the application site to
submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter.

The Director of Advancement, East Coast is a senior professional who works
collaboratively within the Arizona State University Foundation (ASUF) and partners across Arizona State University (ASU) to demonstrate
leadership among colleagues and secure significant philanthropic investments. The principal activity of this role is externally focused, and
effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and weighted engagement metrics. The Director works in
coordination with the Senior Director of East Coast Advancement, Global Advancement team, and in partnership with the advancement
departments of ASU's various schools and units to build ASUF's overall presence on the East Coast Region in support of ASU's Charter.

What you'll do

• This role requires approximately 30-40% travel throughout the East Coast region,
  structured as a combination of day trips, short regional visits, and periodic multi-day travel for major donor meetings and university
  events. Candidates must be located on the East Coast with a strong preference for the Mid-Atlantic region and proximity to a major airport
  hub to maximize cost-effective travel. Strategic trip planning and the ability to build relationships through both in-person and virtual
  engagement are essential.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 50+ major gift donors, with an emphasis on
  securing gifts and commitments of $100K and above
• Develop and execute customized strategies that leverage donor prospects'
  interests, connect them to giving opportunities, and result in invitations to philanthropically support key initiatives
• Demonstrate
  strong writing skills and prepare and guide the design of engagement, solicitation and stewardship materials for individual, corporate and
  foundation prospects
• High level of collaboration with both internal departments and broader University partners to identify common
  goals and develop, execute, and advance prospect and donor strategies and increase participation among high profile volunteers and donors
  (i.e., alumni engagement, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, development, donor relations, estate and gift planning,
  financial services, research, and prospect management)
• Ensures the proper stewardship and recognition of donors in the
  portfolio
• Manages projects with moderate oversight; depending on area(s) of responsibility, may serve as a project
• Track
  development activity according to prospect management guidelines for tracking and maintenance of contact and progress
  reporting
• Within area(s) of responsibility, maintains up-to-date knowledge on key alumni and high-level donors, and/or oversees
  continuous research, development, and up-to-date knowledge on prospects and works with other areas to coordinate
  contacts
• Participates as a member of the ASUF development team and serves as a resource to development colleagues
• Furnish
  timely reports on progress toward assigned goals and solicitation results
• Work in a result-oriented, dynamic environment with
  complex and evolving relationships and priorities
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated success in raising donor sights, articulating aspirational goals and ideas, setting priorities,
  presenting philanthropic opportunities, and closing six and seven-figure gifts
• Demonstrated skills in advancing large-scale ideas
  within an institute, college or research laboratory
• Proven competence to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation,
  and stewardship strategies
• 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
• Highly flexible nature,
  sophisticated and professional demeanor, and the ability to think quickly and react effectively to unanticipated circumstances,
  opportunities, and complex situations
• Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based
  environment
• Creative, professional, and entrepreneurial spirit; strong intellectual curiosity
• Ability to maintain a high
  degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect
  information
• 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 develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of
  other cultures and backgrounds
• Able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
• Complex problem-solving skills
  coupled with the ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and
  other documents to support development objectives
• Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving
  numerous and sometimes competing constituencies and interests
• Ability to represent the institution well and possess an advocate's
  belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in
  donor/prospect computer database systems
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication
  plans
• High degree of self-motivation, personal discipline, and integrity

• Bachelor's degree
• At least five to seven years of successful professional development and/or
  fundraising experience, preferably in higher education
• Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals,
  corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources

• Advanced degree
• Seven-plus (7) years of successful professional development and/or fundraising
  experience in higher education
• Experience working in Salesforce and
  Workday

• 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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