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Assistant Director of Development, ASU Health

The principal activity of the Assistant Director of
Development is to be externally focused, with responsibility for building a portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundations that
have a potential affinity with ASU Health. 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.

What you’ll do

• Assists in
  the development and execution of strategic fundraising and engagement efforts of assigned area(s) by designing, implementing, evaluating and
  refining development activities to drive donor retention, reactivation, acquisition, and pipeline growth. This will be a shared role across
  several areas of ASU Health, so collaboration will be key.
• Depending on area(s) of assignment, actively engages donors, alumni,
  faculty, staff, and students managing a personal gift/prospect portfolio with a focus on securing gifts at or above the $50,000 level in
  accordance with performance metrics
• Works with development team and academic leaders to assist and direct the implementation and
  coordination of special fundraising and engagement 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, collaborates with various faculty, institute/center directors, and unit-based and foundation-based fundraisers to leverage the
  maximum philanthropic potential of a prospect
• Develops and submits written proposals, budgets, and other collateral materials as
  needed for securing philanthropic investments
• Depending on area(s) of assignment, collaborates with and coordinates the efforts of
  various ASU offices and functions to advance prospect and donor strategies (i.e., alumni engagement, annual giving, corporate and foundation
  relations, development, donor relations, estate and gift planning, financial services, research and prospect management, etc.)
• Proactively manages a major gift/prospect portfolio ($50,000+), prospects, develops and executes strategic prospect strategies leading
  to solicitation and investment based on the opportunities of each special assignment
• Uses the ASUF prospect management and tracking
  system (i.e., Salesforce,) to record and coordinate contacts and proposals
• Assumes responsibility 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
• Ensures proper stewardship and recognition of donors in portfolio
• Participates, as a member of the ASUF development team and serve as a resource to development colleagues regarding fundraising
  opportunities
• Establishes strong working relationships with deans, chairs, directors, and faculty members of assigned unit(s)

What you'll need

• 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 conduct research, gather data,
  analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives
• Database management skills
• 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
• Ability to foster effective
  working relationships within a team environment
• Community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively
  within a diverse community
• Program planning and leadership skills
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
  and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and
  responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information
• Ability to
  develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to represent the
  institution well and possess an advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Working knowledge of
  Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems

Relevant
qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program
• Two (2)
  to (3) years of successful development experience, or related field
• Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from
  individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources
• Demonstrated organizational skills and experience in
  managing events and other complex activities in support of development objectives

Preferred education and
experience

• Advanced degree
• Two (2) to (3) years of successful development experience in higher education or
  college athletics for applicable roles
• Experience working in Salesforce and Workday

Preferred skills and
abilities

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques including proposal development, prospect identification, fund
  solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools in higher education

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.