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

Director Of Development, Natural Sciences– The College Of Liberal Arts And SciencesThe ASU Foundation, one of five nonprofit entities that make up ASU Enterprise Partners, is seeking a Director Of Development, Natural Sciences– The College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences.The director of development, natural sciences for The College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a proven and forward-looking fundraising professional who understands how to generate philanthropic support for ASU from multiple stakeholders – individuals, foundations and organizations and who will work collaboratively with the ASU Foundation for A New American University (ASUF) and with academic leadership in the college.The Director will work in a highly collaborative division within The College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences working directly with the Dean Of Natural Sciences and the leadership team for Natural Sciences. The principal activity of this professional development officer is to be externally focused, with responsibility for engaging a portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundations that have a potential affinity with ASU. The director's effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and contact metrics consistent with the programs and prospects assigned.

The director reports to the ASUF executive director of development in The College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences. This position will focus on mostly major gift fundraising and foundation support in the division of Natural Sciences.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 corporationsResponsible 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 commitmentsCollaborate with academic unit-based development officers to develop and implement sustaining and major gift fundraising strategies for Natural Sciences prospectsWork with divisional academic leadership to develop philanthropic concepts that could lead to major gift fundingProactively 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 opportunitiesResponsible 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 commitmentsTravel when necessary with leadership to execute strategic development plans for regional and national major donor prospectsDevelop and submit written proposals, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing philanthropic investmentsWork in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with complex and evolving relationships and prioritiesOther duties as assignedWhat You'll Need:Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environmentAbility to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect informationStrong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phoneAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamProblem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexibleTeam-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituenciesAbility to represent the institution wellAn advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American UniversityAttention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned dutiesHighly organized and able to handle multiple projectsAdept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plansA 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 educationSelf-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospectsDemonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investmentsAbility to travel nationally when necessary to engage and solicit major prospectsAbility to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materialsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems such as SalesforceDocumented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful gift closureDemonstrable experience in donor relations plans leading to additional investmentsAbility to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate meetings and eventsAbility to meet demanding work schedule expectationsRelevant 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.BenefitsComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with matching employer contribution22 days of vacation time11 holidays, including your birthdayParental leaveSignificant tuition reductionsProfessional development is highly valued at ASU Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursementAbout ASU FoundationThe 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 valueCharacter 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