Development Officer, ASU Health

ASU Foundation for a New American University • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Development Officer implements and coordinates comprehensive fundraising and engagement programs to identify, cultivate, and secure gifts in support of ASU Health priorities. These priorities include a new pathways program for medical school, a health humanities program, and a new virtual medical school. In partnership with unit development directors within ASU Health, ASU Enterprise Partners, and university faculty and staff, the role identifies opportunities and develops engagement strategies to secure and maintain donors across the constituency.

The position builds and manages a donor portfolio, contributes to fundraising strategy and execution, supports donor engagement and stewardship practices, and facilitates connections between donors, prospects, and ASU. It also uses Salesforce and university databases to manage relationships and donor information, coordinates prospect research and pipeline activity, supports events and development programs, and works with ASU Health leadership on solicitation and marketing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program.
• One to three years of successful development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to secure major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement long- and short-range development initiatives in conjunction with strategic planning processes.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and experience managing events and other complex activities in support of development objectives.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and 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 documents supporting development objectives.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, understand ethics related to development activities, and use discretion in interactions with donors, prospects, volunteers, and others.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Community relations skills and 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 Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working in donor/prospect computer database systems.
• Ability to represent the institution well and advocate for ASU’s vision as the New American University.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• One to three years of successful fundraising experience or transferable experience working with donors and prospects in higher education or athletics for applicable roles.
• Experience working in Salesforce and Workday.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, including proposal development, prospect identification, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio of new donors and secure gifts and grants aligned with ASU Health goals, campaign priorities, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of fundraising and engagement activities.
• Participate in developing and implementing best practices for donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Facilitate connections between donors, prospects, and ASU through events, communications, and other opportunities.
• Collaborate with ASU Health leadership to coordinate solicitation efforts and marketing strategies.
• Use Salesforce to manage donor information and coordinate with research teams to advance prospects into the major gift pipeline.
• Assist in managing and staffing ASUF and ASU events to enhance donor engagement.
• Support development program tasks, including monitoring foundation fundraising and campaign progress.
• Coordinate engagement strategies across the enterprise to maximize faculty, staff, and student involvement.
• Use university databases and resources to manage relationships with the ASU community.

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 the employee’s birthday.
• Parental leave.
• Significant tuition reductions.
• Professional development opportunities; employees are encouraged to explore new areas of interest across the organization.
• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level