West Coast Chief Advancement Officer

ASU Foundation for a New American University

California (MO)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with matching
Parental leave
Vacation time (22 days)
Holidays (11)
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reductions
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ASU Foundation for a New American University in California seeks an entrepreneurial fundraising leader to serve as Executive Director of Advancement, West Coast. Based on the West Coast, the role leads regional strategy, builds philanthropic networks, and manages major gift prospects.

You will personally cultivate seven-figure gifts, partner with university leadership and ASU units, coach a regional team, and shape an ambitious advancement operation to drive philanthropic results across

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in development or fundraising leadership.
  • Proven track record closing seven-figure gifts.
  • Experience in higher education or complex mission-driven settings.
  • Excellent relationship-building and strategic communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead West Coast advancement strategy and regional program execution.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gifts.
  • Build and manage a high-performing West Coast team.
  • Collaborate with university leadership and ASU entities to align donor opportunities with priorities.
  • Track performance, pipeline, and reporting with disciplined moves management.

Skills

Fundraising leadership
Major gifts
Portfolio management
Strategic planning
Team leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Communication skills
Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce
Donor management systems

Job description

ASU Foundation for a New American University in California seeks an entrepreneurial fundraising leader to serve as Executive Director of Advancement, West Coast. Based on the West Coast, the role leads regional strategy, builds philanthropic networks, and manages major gift prospects.

You will personally cultivate seven-figure gifts, partner with university leadership and ASU units, coach a regional team, and shape an ambitious advancement operation to drive philanthropic results across

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