Senior Director of Development, ASU Health-Corporate Partnerships

Senior Director of Development, ASU Health Corporate Partnerships

The ASU Foundation (ASUF) 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.

The Senior Director of Development, ASU Health-Corporate Partnerships , is a senior fundraising professional responsible for designing and executing strategies to secure significant philanthropic and corporate support in alignment with Arizona State University’s health-related priorities, including the Biodesign Institute, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, College of Health Solutions, School of Technology for Public Health and the Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering.

This role will partner closely with academic leadership to build and advance relationships with, corporations, —translating ASU’s strengths in research, education, workforce development, and community impact into compelling partnership opportunities. The Senior Director will operate within ASU’s Global Corporate Advancement, working closely with the ASU Health team, helping to develop integrated, multi-dimensional partnerships that extend beyond traditional philanthropy.

What you’ll do:

Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising and engagement activities to increase philanthropic investment in ASU’s health initiatives, including the School of Medicine and related institutes, centers, and programs

Manages a personal prospect portfolio with a primary focus on securing gifts at or above $500,000 level and a personal fundraising goal of at least $3M in accordance with performance metrics

Develops and executes strategies to engage corporations in support of health-related priorities, including clinical innovation, biomedical research, workforce development, and community health outcomes

Partners closely with deans, faculty, and health leadership to identify, shape, and advance funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities

Collaborates across ASU Foundation, Knowledge Enterprise, and other university units to develop integrated engagement strategies that may include philanthropy, research collaboration, and broader institutional partnerships

Guides the direction of written proposals, white papers, strategic plans, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing significant ($100k+) philanthropic investments

Manages projects with moderate oversight; depending on area(s) of responsibility, may serve as a project manager for some complex, multilayered, university-wide proposals aimed at raising the higher gifts for a university campaign

Ensures compliance with prospect management guidelines for tracking and maintenance of contact and progress reporting

Manages budget, related to area(s) of assignment, ensuring a maximum return on university investments while controlling expenses

Within area(s) of responsibility, maintains up to date knowledge on key alumni and high-level donors, and/or oversees continuous research, development and up-to-date knowledge on prospects and works with other areas to coordinate contacts

May serve as project lead for complex, multi-unit proposals supporting large-scale institutional priorities in health and medicine

Participates, as a member of the ASUF development team and serve as a resource to development colleagues

Sustains and elevates working relationships with deans, chairs, directors, and faculty members within area(s) of responsibility

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

Complex problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives

Strong knowledge and understanding of database management

Ability to inquire about and understand organizational interests and needs, and determine how to persuade or market to that organization with compelling benefits

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

Knowledge of fundraising techniques including proposal development, prospect identification, program planning, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information

Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds

Ability to represent the institution well and possess an advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems

If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required

Relevant qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Seven (7) years of years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful gift closure

Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources

Preferred education and experience:

Advanced degree

Five (5) to seven (7) years of years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience in higher education or college athletics for applicable roles

Experience working in Salesforce and Workday

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 Enterprise Partners, 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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