Executive Director of Development, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

ASU Foundation, one of five nonprofit entities that make up ASU Enterprise Partners, is seeking an Executive Director of Development for The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College).

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of ASU and the university's largest and most diverse college offering unparalleled academic choice and unlimited opportunities for success. As the academic core of the New American University, The College fosters educational excellence, intellectual inquiry, discovery and unmatched access through a unique collection of programs in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.

What you'll do

Lead a comprehensive development program that generates more than $35 million in new gifts and commitments annually in support of The College's fundraising priorities
Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of advancement staff supporting the divisions of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and The College overall
Develop successful partnerships that enhance private philanthropic investments in The College including individuals, foundations and corporations nationally and internationally
Guided by the direction and scope of each prospect's interest, proactively collaborate across the university enterprise to leverage the maximum philanthropic potential of each donor
Develop and submit written proposals, budgets and other collateral materials needed to secure philanthropic investments
Provide fundraising expertise and counsel regarding potential development opportunities for evolving programs and priorities
Collaborate and support deans, school directors,and department chairs in articulating compelling gift ideas and implement plans, goals and activities related to major gift fundraising
Engage the deans directly with principal and major level prospects and prepare the deans and other college leaders to participate effectively in development activities and prospect appointments
Participate in strategic planning for academic programs as it relates to fundraising, working closely with the deans and academic leaders to identify fundraising needs and opportunities
Responsible for achieving the unit and personal fundraising goals/metrics
Work within the ASU Foundation prospect management and tracking system, following all protocols for visits and solicitations
Work in a fast-paced, results oriented environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities
Familiarity and ability to convey the benefits, concepts and strategies related to estate and gift planning, including bequests, beneficiary designations, donor advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, life income gifts, and other gifts of non-cash assets.
Other development related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Unit Development and the Senior Vice Provost and Dean

What you'll need

Demonstrated ability to lead a team and a clear record of management experienceCollaborative 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
Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments
Knowledge of principles and techniques of development/fundraising in higher educationSelf-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
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 qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and ten years of successful development experience, preferably in higher education; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and experience within a complex organization from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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