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Senior Director of Development, ASU Health Corporate Partnerships

The 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 Senior Director of Development, ASU Health-Corporate
Partnerships, is a senior fundraising professional responsible for designing and executing strategies to secure significant philanthropic
and corporate support in alignment with Arizona State University’s health-related priorities, including the Biodesign Institute, Edson
College of Nursing and Health Innovation, College of Health Solutions, School of Technology for Public Health and the Shufeldt School of
Medicine and Medical Engineering.

This role will partner closely with academic leadership to build and advance relationships with,
corporations, —translating ASU’s strengths in research, education, workforce development, and community impact into compelling partnership
opportunities. The Senior Director will operate within ASU’s Global Corporate Advancement, working closely with the ASU Health team, helping
to develop integrated, multi-dimensional partnerships that extend beyond traditional philanthropy.

What you’ll
do:

• Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising and engagement activities to increase
  philanthropic investment in ASU’s health initiatives, including the School of Medicine and related institutes, centers, and programs
• Manages a personal prospect portfolio with a primary focus on securing gifts at or above $500,000 level and a personal fundraising goal
  of at least $3M in accordance with performance metrics
• Develops and executes strategies to engage corporations in support of
  health-related priorities, including clinical innovation, biomedical research, workforce development, and community health outcomes
• Partners closely with deans, faculty, and health leadership to identify, shape, and advance funding opportunities aligned with
  institutional priorities
• Collaborates across ASU Foundation, Knowledge Enterprise, and other university units to develop integrated
  engagement strategies that may include philanthropy, research collaboration, and broader institutional partnerships
• Guides the
  direction of written proposals, white papers, strategic plans, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing significant
  ($100k+) philanthropic investments
• Manages projects with moderate oversight; depending on area(s) of responsibility, may serve as a
  project manager for some complex, multilayered, university-wide proposals aimed at raising the higher gifts for a university campaign
• Ensures compliance with prospect management guidelines for tracking and maintenance of contact and progress reporting
• Manages
  budget, related to area(s) of assignment, ensuring a maximum return on university investments while controlling expenses
• 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
• May serve as project lead for
  complex, multi-unit proposals supporting large-scale institutional priorities in health and medicine
• Participates, as a member of
  the ASUF development team and serve as a resource to development colleagues
• Sustains and elevates working relationships with deans,
  chairs, directors, and faculty members within area(s) of responsibility

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
• 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
• Strong knowledge and understanding of database management
• Ability to inquire about and understand organizational interests and
  needs, and determine how to persuade or market to that organization with compelling benefits
• 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
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques including
  proposal development, prospect identification, program planning, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social
  networking and marketing tools
• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in
  donor/prospect computer database systems
• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or
  functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required

Relevant qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Seven (7) years of years of successful professional development and/or fundraising
  experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have
  been achieved
• Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a
  relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful gift closure
• Demonstrated ability in securing major
  grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources

Preferred
education and experience:

• Advanced degree
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of years of successful
  professional development and/or fundraising experience in higher education or college athletics for applicable roles
• Experience
  working in Salesforce and Workday

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 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.