The ASU Foundation (ASUF) 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.   

The Development Officer is responsible for implementing and coordinating comprehensive fundraising and/or engagement programs aimed at identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts in conjunction with the objectives and strategies of ASU Foundation (ASUF) on behalf of their assigned area(s). In partnership with unit development directors, ASU Enterprise Partners, and university faculty and staff, this position will identify opportunities and develop engagement strategies for securing and maintaining donors across the spectrum of our constituency.

What you'll do:

• Actively engage with donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and students with a focus on core performance metrics
• Manages a portfolio of assigned leadership and annual giving prospects with a giving capacity up to $25,000 by planning and implementing strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Identifies, qualifies, and engages a discovery pool of prospects identified in partnership with the prospect research team with the potential to manage directly or to move prospects into core portfolios for ongoing management and tracking.
• Connects donors and prospects to ASU through a variety of events and engagement opportunities.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with development colleagues and University constituents by coordinating joint solicitation efforts, developing internal processes and procedures, and aligning marketing and outreach efforts for multiple development programs and initiatives.
• Works effectively in the prospect management and tracking system, and coordinates with research and prospect management to move donors into the major gift pipeline
• Staffs and engages with donors at ASUF and ASU events, concerts, and programs
• Performs tasks related to specific development program components assigned, such as annual giving progress, , and unit annual giving
• Works closely with colleagues across the enterprise to coordinate faculty/staff/student engagement and solicitation strategies, including but not limited to unit development staff, central fundraising team, and foundation leadership
• Makes effective use of the University's prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers in coordination with University objectives

What you'll need:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles
• Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives
• Database management skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment, to demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to development activities, and to use discretion in interactions with donors, prospects, volunteers, and others
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment
• Community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
• Program planning and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems
• Ability to represent the institution well and possess an advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University

Relevant qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program
• One (1) to three (3) years of successful development experience or transferrable experiences working with donors and prospects
• Demonstrated ability in securing grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources
• Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing long- and short-range development initiatives in conjunction with strategic planning processes
• Demonstrated organizational skills and experience in managing events and other complex activities in support of development objectives

Preferred education and experience:

• Advanced degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of successful fundraising experience or transferrable experiences working with donors and prospects in higher education or athletics for applicable roles
• A candidate with a demonstrated passion for the arts, whether through formal education, relevant work experience, or personal pursuits, is preferred
• Experience working in Salesforce and Workday

Preferred skills and abilities:

Knowledge of fundraising techniques including proposal development, prospect identification, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools in higher education

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