Development Officer, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

The Development Officer is responsible for implementing and
coordinating a comprehensive leadership and annual giving program
aimed at identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts up to $25,000
in conjunction with the objectives and strategies of the ASU
Foundation (ASUF) and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and
Mass Communication. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development
of the Cronkite School, the Development Officer will partner
closely with Cronkite and ASU Foundation colleagues to contribute
to the growth of the school’s annual and major gift donor pipeline.
Success will be measured on the Development Officer’s ability to
achieve financial goals and performance metrics consistent with the
programs and portfolio assigned.

What you’ll do:

• In support of the Cronkite School, actively engage with donors,
  alumni, parents, volunteers, faculty and staff, with a primary
  focus on securing annual and multi-year gifts and commitments up to
  $25,000 in accordance with core performance metrics

• Develop and execute customized strategies that leverage the
  donor prospect’s interests, connects them to giving opportunities
  and results in invitations to philanthropically support key
  initiatives and ongoing needs at the Cronkite School

• Serves as a thought partner and strategizes with 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 cross-functional teams
  at the Cronkite School, ASUF 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

• Demonstrate strong writing skills and produce tailored case
  statements, proposals and other collateral as needed for securing
  and stewarding philanthropic gifts

• Support the design and execution of annual giving appeals and
  year-round stewardship campaigns

• Support the engagement of the Cronkite School’s Endowment Board
  of Trustees through committee and volunteer management and
  individual donor prospect strategies

• Assist in the planning and execution of the Cronkite School’s
  annual signature fundraising event, the Walter Cronkite Award for
  Excellence in Journalism

• Work effectively in the prospect management and tracking system
  and coordinate with research and prospect management to move donors
  into the major gift pipeline

• Coordinate special projects under the direction of the Senior
  Director of Development

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 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:

• 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 including proposal
  development, prospect identification, fund solicitation, database
  management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing
  tools in higher education

Benefits: 

• Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!

• 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 Enterprise
  Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the
  organization and nurture new areas of interest 

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement 

At ASU Enterprise Partners: 

We serve. 

We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so
they can do all the great things that they do. 

We innovate. 

We’re always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new
approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing
ASU. 

We engage. 

We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners,
connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent
and treasure. 

We care. 

When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care —
about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners
as we bring resources to ASU. 

ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal
opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice,
equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and
throughout our sphere of influence. Because we embrace a spirit of
innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent
and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through
bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of
belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to
support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to
build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive
organization.