Director of Development, Natural Sciences - The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

About the role

The ASU Foundation has retained Pearl Street| Lindauer, an executive search firm, to assist in the search for a Director of Development, Natural Sciences– The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

What You'll Do

• Develop, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive fundraising program for the purpose of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual, major and planned gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Responsible for overall fundraising metrics related to Natural Sciences initiatives, including overall donor count, identification of new prospects, growth in cumulative giving, donor retention, major gift proposals submitted, and new gifts and commitments
• Collaborate with academic unit-based development officers to develop and implement sustaining and major gift fundraising strategies for Natural Sciences prospects
• Work with divisional academic leadership to develop philanthropic concepts that could lead to major gift funding
• Proactively manage a portfolio of major gift ($100,000+) prospects regionally and nationally, developing and executing strategies leading to solicitation and investment that leverage the donor’s interests or aligns with foundation funding requests and connect them to ASU’s opportunities
• Responsible for core personal fundraising metrics, including face-to-face visits, growth in cumulative giving from the prospect portfolio, donor retention, major gift proposals submitted, number of major gifts closed and new gifts and commitments
• Develop and submit written proposals, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing philanthropic investments
• Work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• A collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• A strong curiosity and the ability to grasp complex scientific and technological concepts at a foundational level in order to develop well-informed proposals
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of development/fundraising, preferably in higher education
• Self-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
• Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments
• Ability to travel nationally when necessary to engage and solicit major prospects
• Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems such as Salesforce
• Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful gift closure
• Documented experience in donor relations plans leading to additional investments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate meetings and events
• Meet demanding work schedule expectations
• Relevant Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program, or willingness to enroll in a bachelor's degree program and five years of successful professional development

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
• $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.