Associate Director, Scholarship Development & Donor Relations

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

22 vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reductions

Professional development opportunities

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Arizona State University Foundation seeks an Associate Director of Scholarship Development and Administration to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts in Tempe. You will manage a major gifts portfolio and collaborate with academic and development teams to plan and implement campaigns.

You will supervise a small team, coordinate donor recognition events, and prepare proposals and reports for key funders. Strong leadership and donor relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years fundraising experience.
• Proven ability to secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic fundraising and engagement efforts to drive donor growth and retention.
• Builds and manages a major gifts portfolio with gifts typically at or above $50,000.
• Collaborates with university units to coordinate donor engagement opportunities and proposals.
• Prepares budgets, proposals, and stewardship materials for significant investments.
• Uses Salesforce to track contacts, proposals, and outcomes; oversees recognition events.
• Leads a team and coordinates with offices including annual giving, development, and donor relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Workday

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Four years fundraising experience

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arizona State University Foundation seeks an Associate Director of Scholarship Development and Administration to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts in Tempe. You will manage a major gifts portfolio and collaborate with academic and development teams to plan and implement campaigns.

You will supervise a small team, coordinate donor recognition events, and prepare proposals and reports for key funders. Strong leadership and donor relations skills are essential.