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Senior Director, Global Corporate Advancement

The ASU Foundation has retained 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 Posting Site to submit, in confidence,
a resume and cover letter.

The ASU Foundation for a New American University (ASUF) seeks an entrepreneurial, globally minded
Senior Director, Global Corporate Advancement to help expand and operationalize a bold and evolving model of corporate engagement at the
most innovative university in the nation. Building on Arizona State University’s Charter and unique global reach, this leader will originate
and advance corporate partnerships that blend philanthropic investment with ASU’s enterprise-wide capabilities to deliver inclusive
solutions and measurable impact.

ASU’s approach to corporate engagement spans the full spectrum of a company’s assets – from
philanthropy to talent, research, and innovation – creating pathways that accelerate discovery, strengthen workforces, and scale societal
solutions. The Senior Director will play a critical role in positioning ASU as a solutions-driven collaborator within the global corporate
ecosystem, helping articulate partnership value across the ASU Enterprise rather than philanthropy alone.

This is an opportunity for
a proactive business builder to help translate vision into execution – operating in complexity, testing new engagement pathways, and
contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven model rooted in the institution’s Charter to measure success by whom we include and how they
succeed.

What you’ll do:

• Build and advance comprehensive corporate relationships that
  generate philanthropic and enterprise-level revenue in support of ASU.
• Identify, qualify, and manage a dynamic portfolio of
  corporate prospects, with a strong emphasis on new and unaffiliated organizations.
• Originate and structure corporate commitments
  and enterprise-level partnerships typically valued in the $3M–$10M range.
• Launch and advance partnerships through formal agreement,
  partnering with internal colleagues to ensure smooth transition to long-term relationship management.
• Develop sector-informed
  engagement strategies that align corporate objectives with ASU’s ecosystem strengths and institutional priorities.
• Collaborate
  across the ASU Enterprise, including the Knowledge Enterprise and Academic Enterprise, to shape compelling proposals and proof-of-concept
  initiatives.
• Leverage and expand ASUF’s existing corporate network and institutional relationships to accelerate opportunity
  development.
• Contribute insights from the field to help refine and operationalize ASUF’s evolving global corporate engagement
  model.
• Maintain accountability for activity and revenue metrics, ensuring timely documentation of contact reports, proposals, and
  engagement plans.
• Champion inclusive, outcomes-driven corporate engagement that reflects ASU’s Charter and public-purpose
  mission.
• Stay attuned to trends in corporate philanthropy, ESG, research collaboration, workforce development, and global
  innovation.

What you'll need:

• Executive presence and relationship credibility
  with C‑suite and academic leadership; exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Mastery of the extensive principles and
  techniques of development/fundraising including proposal development, prospect identification, program planning, fund solicitation, database
  management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools.
• Ability to inquire about and understand organizational
  interests and needs and determine how to persuade or market to that organization with compelling benefits.
• Excellent verbal and
  written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• 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.
• Comfort operating in evolving and ambiguous
  environments, with a willingness to test new approaches, learn from experimentation, and move opportunities forward even when the path is
  not fully defined.
• Cultural fluency and ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other
  cultures and backgrounds.
• 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 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. Experience with Salesforce and Workday is preferred.
• Travel, when necessary, to execute strategic development plans regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Ability to work
  early mornings, nights and weekends to attend meetings and events as needed.

Relevant qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate
  fundraising, complex principal gifts, transformational gifts or strategic initiatives fundraising. Individuals with enterprise partnership,
  business development, or closely related skills in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors will also be considered.
• Proven track
  record of soliciting and winning corporate philanthropy at principal gift levels ($1M-$3M+) or equivalent fundraising experience at a
  corresponding level and complexity.
• Philanthropic expertise working with donors from discovery and cultivation through solicitation
  and stewardship, building genuine partnerships and deep institutional relationships.
• Experience working in a multinational setting,
  both domestically and internationally, is helpful as is experience fundraising within 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 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.