Development Officer, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Development Officer, The College of Liberal

Arts

and Sciences

The Development Officer

• is responsible for
• implementing and coordinating a comprehensive leadership and annual giving program aimed at
• identifying , cultivating, and securing gifts with a primary focus up to $50,000. This role supports the
• objectives

of the ASU Foundation (ASUF) and the College of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, The College, the Development Officer works in collaboration with the Office of Development team members elevate and expand a pipeline of potential major gift donors through meaningful discovery engagements.

What

you'll

do:

• Actively engages with foundation donors and the ASU community to secure gifts and grants that align with the Foundation's goals, campaign, and performance metrics.
• Manages a portfolio of assigned leadership and annual giving prospects with a primary focus of giving capacity up to $50,000 by conducting acquisition and renewal strategies,
• planning
• and implementing strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Identifies

• , qualifies, and engages a discovery pool of annual giving prospects
• identified
• in partnership with the prospect research team to move discovery prospects into core portfolios for ongoing management and tracking

Oversees

• , manages
• events
• and coordinates fundraising membership activities for The College Dean’s Council
• Supports strategic fundraising and engagement efforts of leadership and annual giving prospects by refining the development and engagement activities as needed such as Sun Devil Giving Day
• Serves as a thought partner and strategizes with campaign team on best practices related to engagement, solicitations, events, and stewardship

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

Staffs

• and engages with donors at ASUF and ASU events and programs
• Performs tasks related to specific development program components assigned, such as annual giving progress,
• monitoring
• campaign progress, and unit annual giving
• Coordinates development efforts, manages relationships and solicitations around the annual A. Wade Smith and Elsie Moore Lecture on Race Relations
• Uses the donor database, Salesforce, to
• maintain
• current and confidential information on development activities
• 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

Assists

• with campaign volunteer advancement including events and resource creation aimed at engaging students and alumni in meaningful ways that transition into engaged volunteers and donors
• Prepares budgets as requested for specific projects and events, controlling expenditures within budget allocations
• 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 supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• 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
• Demonstrated ability in securing major 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

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

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

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

Professional 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 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.
At the ASU Foundation We Value:
Character
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
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