Development Officer, ASU Health

Development Officer, ASU Health

The Development Officerisresponsible for implementing and coordinating comprehensive fundraising and/or engagement programsaimed atidentifying,cultivating,and securing giftsin conjunction with theobjectivesand strategiesrelated to the priorities of ASU Health, this includes a new pathways program for medical school, a health humanities program and a new virtual medical  partnership with unit development directorswithin ASU Health,ASU Enterprise Partners,anduniversityfaculty and staff,this position willidentifyopportunities and developengagementstrat egiesfor securingandmaintainingdonors acrossthe spectrum ofourconstituency.

What you’ll do:

• Build a portfolio of new donors to secure gifts and grants that align with the ASU Health’s goals, campaign priorities, and performance metrics.

• Contributes to the strategic planning and execution of fundraising and engagement activities.

• Participates in developing and implementing best practices for donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Facilitates connections between donors, prospects, and ASU through various events, communications, and opportunities.

• Collaborates with ASU Health leadership to ensure cohesive solicitation efforts and marketing strategies.

• Utilizes Salesforce to manage donor information and coordinates with research teams to advance prospects into the major gift pipeline.

• Assists in managing and staffing ASUF and ASU events, enhancing donor engagement.

• Supports specific development program tasks, including monitoring foundation fundraising and campaign progress.

• Coordinates engagement strategies across the enterprise, focusing on maximizing faculty, staff, and student involvement.

• Utilizes the University’s databases and resources to effectively manage relationships with the ASU community.

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 inbachelor’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:

• Advanced degree

• 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…