Head of Development & Fundraising

Associate Director of Development

Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with over 25,000 students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degrees. The associate director of development works collaboratively with the ASU Foundation for a New American University (ASUF), academic leadership, and external partners to support the school’s fundraising priorities.

The position serves as the fundraising liaison with the NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management and plays a key role in leading the business school’s $100 million Supply Chain Futures initiative, a vital fundraising priority within ASU’s Changing Future’s Campaign. Success is measured by the ability to achieve financial goals and contact metrics for the assigned prospects. The associate director reports to the director of development for the W. Develop and execute strategic fundraising and engagement efforts, designing, implementing, evaluating, and refining development activities to drive donor retention, reactivation, acquisition, and pipeline growth.

Collaborate with the development team, unit leaders, and academic leaders to implement special fundraising opportunities and identify, cultivate, and solicit annual, major, and planned gifts.

Leverage faculty, institute/center directors, and unit‑based and foundation‑based fundraisers to maximize philanthropic potential.

Write proposals, budgets, and collateral materials to secure significant ($50,000+) philanthropic investments.

Coordinate efforts across ASU offices (annual giving, corporate relations, estate planning, etc.) Manage a personal major‑gift portfolio using the ASUF prospect‑management system (Salesforce) to record and coordinate contacts and proposals.

Serve as a resource to development colleagues regarding opportunities.

Maintain strong working relationships with deans, chairs, directors, and faculty members of assigned units.

Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and volunteers.

Research and analytical skills to gather data, prepare reports, and support development objectives.

Database management skills.

Community‑relations skills and communication within a diverse community.

Knowledge of fundraising techniques and tools (proposal development, prospect identification, database management, donor tracking, social media).

Confidentiality and integrity of foundation and university business information.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor‑database systems.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or current enrollment).

Four to six years of professional development/fundraising experience.

Successful track record of securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Experience with Salesforce (and Workday preferred).

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision).

11 holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Cell‑phone reimbursement.

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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