Director of Development, Global Futures Laboratory

About the role

The Director of Development for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory (GFL) is a senior development professional who works collaboratively with the ASU Foundation for A New American University (ASUF) to demonstrate leadership among colleagues and secure significant philanthropic investments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward portfolio of 50+ major gift donors, with an emphasis on securing gifts and commitments $100K and above
• Develop and execute customized strategies that leverage donor prospect’s interests, connects them to giving opportunities and results in invitations to philanthropically support key initiatives
• Demonstrate strong writing skills and prepare and guide the design of engagement, solicitation and stewardship materials for individual, corporate and foundation prospects
• Participate in strategic development planning for programs, working closely with faculty leaders to identify needs and giving opportunities
• Serve as a development thought partner to academic leadership and faculty, and ensure adequate preparation and continued involvement of academic partners throughout the donor engagement process, as appropriate
• Track development activity in Foundation’s prospect management and tracking system, following all protocols for visits and solicitations
• Guided by the direction and scope of each prospect’s interest, pro-actively collaborate across the university to leverage the maximum philanthropic potential of each donor
• Work closely with ASUF colleagues to ensure GFL’s fundraising priorities are integrated into broader enterprise initiatives
• Furnish timely reports on progress toward assigned goals and solicitation results
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of development/fundraising, preferably in higher education
• Able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
• Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments
• Able 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
• Able to represent the institution well
• An advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Able to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
• 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
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• Documented experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments
• Relevant Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and five to seven years successful professional development and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in higher education

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM