Assistant Director of Development, Health
Job#: 1000904
Positions: 0
Posted: 04/16/2019
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Department: ASU Foundation
Salary: Exempt
Benefits: Full Benefits
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Job Description

Assistant Director of Development, Health

 

What we do:

ASUs Enterprise Partners is a global-reaching non-profit based in Tempe, AZ. We raise resources to support students, researchers and programs at Arizona State University so that they can improve the world.

As is customary at ASU, we operate a little differently: not only do we cultivate philanthropy, we also identify real estate, technology transfer, international partnership and defense research opportunities that yield private support for the university. You can learn more about each of these entities at www.asuenterprisepartners.org.

 

Who we are:

Our team is varied – fundraisers, designers, scholars, financial wizards, ex-CEOs, filmmakers, venture capitalists, inventors, volunteers – and each member brings a different perspective to our vision.

Regardless of background, we share a mission that we can help, that quality higher education should be accessible -- no matter from where one comes -- and that we are responsible for the wellbeing of the communities we live in and serve.

 

Want to advance the most innovative university in the country – and your work? Join us.

There is no single career journey at Enterprise Partners. Roles often shift as passions are discovered. You’ll be encouraged to look across the organization to determine if new areas are of interest – whether in fundraising, real estate development, social media or something else. Training courses are offered every week, and our main offices face ASU’s Tempe campus, where our employees’ tuition is significantly reduced.

Our advancement opportunities are real – and so is the ability to be part of an intellectually stimulating, people-focused, mission-driven team doing meaningful work in a beautiful, vibrant, sunlit location.

Details about our comprehensive benefits are available at https://www.asuenterprisepartners.org/careers/benefits. 

 

Partner Description:

ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundation is a private non-profit organization that identifies, encourages and engages private supporters to advance the success of Arizona State University as a New American University.

The foundation works with donors to determine their motivations and aspirations and matches those passions with investment opportunities at ASU.

We especially welcome candidates who are eager to apply best practices in fundraising towards cultivating a culture of philanthropy throughout the ASU community.

 

Role summary:

Building off the momentum of the public launch of Campaign ASU 2020, the Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University is continuing to expand its development team with an entrepreneurial, creative, ambitious and innovative individual to serve as our Assistant Director of Development. The ideal candidate will be able to capitalize on the abundance of philanthropic opportunities and brand equity ASU has generated by being the #1 Innovative University in the US according to US News and World Reports ahead of MIT and Stanford. We are committed to mentoring the next generation of talented professionals and growing into future-focused advancement operation. You would join the ASU Foundation at a pivotal moment in our institution’s journey.

What you'll to:

• Work with development colleagues, volunteers and academic leaders to identify, cultivate and solicit annual, major and planned gifts
• Develop and submit written proposals, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing philanthropic investments
• Proactively build and manage a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects locally, regionally and nationally, developing and executing strategies leading to solicitation and investment that leverage the donor’s interests and connect them to ASU’s opportunities
• Build and implement itineraries for regional and national travel
• Plan events to help build a robust prospect pipeline
• Use the ASUF prospect management and tracking system (SALESFORCE) to record and coordinate contacts and proposals
• Be responsible 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
• Ensure proper stewardship and recognition of donors in portfolio
• Develop a strong working relationship with chairs, directors, and faculty members Assist units with all aspects of development, including the creation of unit development plans
• Participate, as a member of the ASUF development team and serve as a resource to development colleagues regarding fundraising opportunities
• Work in a fast-paced, results oriented environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities
• Regional and local travel is expected between 25-40% of the time








 

 





Skills/Requirements

What you’ll need:

• 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
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of development/fundraising, preferably in higher education
• Working knowledge of estate and gift planning
• Self-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
• Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments
• Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer data base systems
• 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 stewardship plans leading to additional investments



 

 

Relevant experience:
Bachelor’s degree required with 2-5 years successful professional development and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in higher education: OR, any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Contact us today.

 

The ASU Foundation through ASU Enterprise Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan and reduced tuition at ASU.

 

For more information on the ASU Foundation, visit our web site at www.asufoundation.org. If interested in Assistant Director of Development, Health , please apply online at www.asufoundation.org/careers.

 

The ASU Foundation for A New American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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