Assistant Vice President, Global Advancement 

The ASU Foundation has retained Pearl Street| Lindauer, an executive search firm, to assist in this search. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Adele Mezher, Raegan Harvey, Emily Horsford, and Shari Berenson are leading the engagement. 

Candidates should visit the  application site to submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter.

The Assistant Vice President, Global Advancement provides strategic leadership for a large, complex portfolio of regional and global teams within Global Advancement, guiding efforts that span multiple geographies. The AVP offers direction, mentorship, and counsel to advance high-impact philanthropic relationships on behalf of the ASU Foundation and Arizona State University.  The role oversees teams, develops growth strategies, and provides a central resource for team across the Global Advancement portfolio.  The AVP reports to the Chief Global Advancement Officer (CGAO) coordinating work across the team, leading special projects as assigned, and representing the team throughout the institution and with key external funders and partners on behalf of the CGAO, Global Advancement, and ASU Foundation.  

 Working in close partnership with foundation leadership and university officers, schools and units, the AVP plays a central role in shaping and executing ASUF’s strategy for key domestic and global relationships, including support for the Global Corporate Advancement team as well as the Global Futures Laboratory teams, aligned with institutional priorities and objectives.  

 The AVP manages a portfolio of lead-level gift prospects and is accountable for securing philanthropic support toward ambitious annual fundraising targets, advancing ASU’s global impact.   

What you’ll do  

• Secures global philanthropic support in alignment with ASU and ASU Foundation priorities.  

• Provides leadership for teams of development officers in the US and globally, coordinating work across these teams and ensuring connections with unit-based colleagues.  

• Ensures strategic coordination and alignment to deliver a unified approach to relationship management, pipeline development and engagement strategies; lead regular planning and coordination processes to ensure consistency in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship approaches across regions  

• Partner with senior foundation and university leadership to align Global Advancement efforts with institutional priorities.  

• Serves as a central support and partner for Global Futures Laboratory (GFL) and Global Corporate Advancement.   

• Partners closely with ASU Foundation leadership and ASU deans and directors to align expectations, build support, and advance fundraising strategies.  

• Manages a portfolio of prospects as a lead-level gift officer, cultivating relationships, soliciting support, and stewarding donors.  

• Recruits, hires, develops, trains, and mentors development officers to build high-performing fundraising teams.  

• Oversees comprehensive staff management, including performance evaluation, professional development, annual operating plans, and budget oversight.  

• Ensures accountability and transparency for fundraising performance, metrics, and data integrity, including timely and accurate documentation of donor activity.  

• Aligns messaging and fundraising practices with foundation goals, objectives, and processes.  

• Conceptualizes and leads targeted fundraising initiatives in support of institutional priorities.  

• Fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports shared goals across the organization.  

• Contributes strategic insight and leadership beyond fundraising, supporting broader foundation initiatives.  

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  

• Complex problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives  

• Strong leadership skills: ability to organize, motivate, and lead a team to achieve desired result  

• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment  

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information  

• Ability to inquire about and understand organizational interests and needs, and determine how to persuade or market to that organization with compelling benefits   

• Ability to represent the institution well and possess an advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University  

• Ability to project a strong positive image of the University through personal interaction with prospects, donors, and alumni   

• 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  

• Community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community  

• Extensive fundraising principles and techniques of development/fundraising including proposal development, prospect identification, program planning, fund solicitation, database management, donor tracking, and social networking and marketing tools    

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups  

• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer database systems  

Relevant qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree  

• Ten (10) years’ relevant experience   

• Proven track record of soliciting and winning philanthropy at a lead gift level ($10M +) or equivalent experience at a corresponding level

• Experience working in a multinational organization setting

• Philanthropic expertise working with donors on complex gifts from discovery and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship – building genuine partnerships and deep institutional relationships

• Management experience and demonstrated ability to build and grow a productive team  

• Strategic thought partner – working with colleagues to build big ideas and proposals and convey them externally 

• Ability to manage complex internal relationships and guide teams from various units to a successful outcome    

Preferred education and experience  

•   Advanced degree  

• Higher education fundraising related experience  

• Experience with Salesforce and Workday   

Benefits  

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

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement  

About ASU Foundation  

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  

Character  

We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.  

Service  

We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful.  

Innovation  

Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.