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Development Officer, The College of Liberal   Arts   and Sciences The Development Officer   is responsible for   implementing and coordinating a comprehensive leadership and annual giving program aimed at   identifying , cultivating, and securing gifts with a primary focus up to $50,000. This role supports the   objectives   of the ASU Foundation (ASUF) and the College of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, The College, the Development Officer works in collaboration with the Office of Development team members elevate and expand a pipeline of potential major gift donors through meaningful discovery engagements. What   you'll   do: • Actively engages with foundation donors and the ASU community to secure gifts and grants that align with the Foundation's goals, campaign, and performance metrics. • Manages a portfolio of assigned leadership and annual giving prospects with a primary focus of giving capacity up to $50,000 by conducting acquisition and renewal strategies,   planning   and implementing strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • Identifies , qualifies, and engages a discovery pool of annual giving prospects   identified   in partnership with the prospect research team to move discovery prospects into core portfolios for ongoing management and tracking • Oversees , manages   events   and coordinates fundraising membership activities for The College Dean’s Council • Supports strategic fundraising and engagement efforts of leadership and annual giving prospects by refining the development and engagement activities as needed such as Sun Devil Giving Day • Serves as a thought partner and strategizes with campaign team on best practices related to engagement, solicitations, events, and stewardship • Connects   donors and prospects to ASU through a variety of events and engagement opportunities • Fosters collaborative relationships with development colleagues and University constituents by coordinating joint solicitation efforts, developing internal processes and procedures, and aligning marketing and outreach efforts for multiple development programs and initiatives • Staffs   and engages with donors at ASUF and ASU events and programs • Performs tasks related to specific development program components assigned, such as annual giving progress,   monitoring   campaign progress, and unit annual giving • Coordinates development efforts, manages relationships and solicitations around the annual A. Wade Smith and Elsie Moore Lecture on Race Relations • Uses the donor database, Salesforce, to   maintain   current and confidential information on development activities • Works closely with colleagues across the enterprise to coordinate faculty/staff/student engagement and solicitation strategies, including but not limited to unit development staff, central fundraising team, and foundation leadership • Assists   with campaign volunteer advancement including events and resource creation aimed at engaging students and alumni in meaningful ways that transition into engaged volunteers and donors • Prepares budgets as requested for specific projects and events, controlling expenditures within budget allocations • Makes effective use of the University's prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure   appropriate management   of donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers in coordination with   University   objectives 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 • Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective,   accurate , and   timely   reports and other documents to support development objectives • Database management skills • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments • 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 • Program planning and leadership skills • Ability to   maintain   a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility   regarding   information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems • Ability to   represent   the institution well and   possess   an advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University Relevant qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program • One (1) to three (3) years of successful development experience • Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources • Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing long- and short-range development initiatives in conjunction with strategic planning processes • Demonstrated organizational skills and experience in managing events and other complex activities in support of development objectives Preferred Education and Experience: • One (1) to three (3) years of successful fundraising experience or transferrable experiences working with donors and prospects in higher education or athletics for applicable roles • Experience working in Salesforce and Workday Preferred Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of fundraising techniques including proposal development, prospect identification, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools in higher education 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 Foundation, 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 Learn More: