Director of Development - Sun Devil Athletics
EXPIRED

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Posted Date: Jan 17, 2025

Expired Date: Mar 20, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    5+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Director of Development - Sun Devil Athletics

The Director of Development is a senior fundraising professional who designs and implements innovative programs to identify prospective major and/or principal gift donors and executes plans to qualify, cultivate, steward and solicit donors to secure and increase significant philanthropic support for Sun Devil Athletics. The Director’s effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to fulfill fundraising efforts to propel Sun Devil Athletics forward.

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 $1M 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   

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

  • ​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  

Department History

Arizona State University Development 2024–2025

Person Role

Tom Collins

Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Fund & Stewardship

Jacque Blaser

Director of Donor Relations & Events

Linda Vollstedt

Development Director

Bridget Arenson

Director of Donor Experience & Events

Lynn Agnello

Director, Partnership Development

Kevin Miniefield

Associate Director, Sun Devil Letterwinners

Zoe Esslinger

Assistant Director Academic Support (Learning Specialist)

Giuliana Nicosia

Assistant Director, ASU Athletics Special Projects and Advancement

Arizona State University Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Andrea Lore

Associate AD, Academic & Student Development

Tom Collins

Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Fund & Stewardship

Jacque Blaser

Director of Donor Relations & Events

Linda Vollstedt

Development Director

Bridget Arenson

Director of Donor Experience & Events

Nathan Snyder

Director, Annual Fund

Lynn Agnello

Director, Partnership Development

Kevin Miniefield

Associate Director, Sun Devil Letterwinners

Arizona State University Development 2022–2023

Person Role

Andrea Lore

Associate AD, Academic & Student Development

Tom Collins

Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Fund & Stewardship

Linda Vollstedt

Development Director

Nathan Snyder

Director, Annual Fund

Lynn Agnello

Director, Partnership Development

Jacque Blaser

Associate Director, Annual Fund

Bridget Arenson

Associate Director, SAF Events & Clubs

Kevin Miniefield

Associate Director, Sun Devil Letterwinners

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