Development Director, Major Gifts & Arts Partnerships

ASU Foundation for a New American University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching

22 days vacation

11 holidays

Parental leave

Significant tuition reductions

$30 cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

ASU Foundation for a New American University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to drive strategic fundraising and engagement efforts for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of donors and work closely with faculty and staff to secure major gifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in fundraising or development, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a generous vacation policy.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills for interaction with donors and academic leadership.
• Strong research abilities for data gathering and analysis to support development objectives.
• Ability to train and lead a team to achieve fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic fundraising efforts for Herberger Institute and related centers.
• Engage with a portfolio of donors and secure major gifts.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Database management

Research and analysis

Team leadership

Fundraising techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Four to six years of fundraising experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

ASU Foundation for a New American University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to drive strategic fundraising and engagement efforts for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of donors and work closely with faculty and staff to secure major gifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in fundraising or development, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a generous vacation policy.