Senior Director of Development, Biodesign

Senior Director of Development

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.

At the ASU Biodesign Institute, we don't just push the boundaries of sciencewe reinvent them. From breakthroughs in sustainability and health to life-changing innovations that redefine what's possible, our work thrives on vision, collaboration, and bold investment.

As the Lead Fundraiser, you'll be at the heart of this mission, connecting passionate donors with world-class discovery and helping fuel the ideas that will shape the future. This isn't just about raising funds; it's about igniting momentum, building relationships that last, and turning possibility into progress.

What You'll Do :

• Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising and engagement activities designed to increase the number and level of annual, major and / or principal gift donors; sets direction and approach in partnership with ASU leader's vision in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Manages a personal major gift donor / prospect portfolio with a primary focus on securing gifts at or above $100,000 level and a personal fundraising goal of at least $3M in accordance with performance metrics.
• Leads a comprehensive unit or central development department / program; develops and executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, and volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, institutional and / or foundation prospects on behalf of assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Guided by the direction and scope of a prospect's interest, collaborates with various faculty, institute / center directors, and unit-based and foundation-based fundraisers to leverage the maximum philanthropic potential of a prospect.
• Guides the direction of written proposals, white papers, strategic plans, budgets, and other collateral materials as needed for securing significant ($100k+) philanthropic investments.
• High level of collaboration with both internal departments and broader University partners to identify common goals and develop, execute, and advance prospect and donor strategies and increase participation among high profile volunteers and donors (i.e., alumni engagement, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, development, donor relations, estate and gift planning, financial services, research, and prospect management, etc.).
• Ensures the proper stewardship and recognition of donors in portfolio.
• 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.
• Manages volunteers with moderate oversight; provides leadership, determines and evaluates goals, develops and implements training and mentoring, monitors coverage of primary areas of focus ensuring that goals and objectives are attained.
• 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.
• 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 :

Relevant Qualifications :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Benefits :

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 :

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.