What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Development, Unit Development position at Arizona State University?
Assistant Director of Development
The Assistant Director of Development for Unit Development is a development professional who 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. As a Central Foundation team member focus will be placed on fundraising for important initiatives and programs impacting students and faculty across the university. Programs of focus include but are not limited to, Educational Outreach and Student Services, Democracy Initiatives, the Hillel Center, the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, Indigenous Programming, Pat Tillman Veterans Center, and the Graduate College. This role is an opportunity to support students from all backgrounds and areas of interests at ASU.
The principal activity of this role is externally focused, and effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve annual financial goals and weighted contact metrics. This role will work extensively across the organization, developing close relationships with the academic and faculty leadership of the various units, with specific responsibility for representing Unit Development through liaison with Sun Devil Giving, Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy.
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
- 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 $25,000 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 ($25,000 ), 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
- Assists development team with campaign planning and implementation
- 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)
- May train and supervise staff and student employees, interns, and / or volunteers performing related work; may oversee and / or participate in the recruitment, organization, and training of fundraising volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation
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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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Salary : $25,000
