Arizona State University (ASU) is a new model for American higher education – an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy, and broad access. Founded in 1955, the ASU Foundation builds partnerships and relationships, uniting ideas, people, philanthropic support, and investments to advance ASU’s goals for inclusion, student success, discovery, and local and global impact. The ASU Foundation for A New American University, reorganized as ASU Enterprise Partners, comprises five diverse resource-raising entities, including the Foundation, which maintains its singular focus on philanthropy and development on behalf of ASU. The history of Arizona State University is rich, bold, and vibrant. Arizona State University believes that entrepreneurship is extremely powerful, fostering a creative and innovative work environment. The future at ASU, with philanthropy, is limitless.

The Opportunity

ASU Foundation seeks a Senior Director of Advancement, West Coast. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, West Coast, the Senior Director will be responsible for developing philanthropy strategies for individual and corporate partners in California and the West Coast market building ASUF’s overall presence in the region to support ASU’s Charter.

The successful candidate will represent the ASU Foundation and promote priority programs of interest in the region, serve as a key ambassador and fundraiser for the University, and lead ASUF’s efforts to increase engagement and philanthropic support in this highly visible and engaged market. The ideal candidate should have experience in fundraising with individuals, collaborating with corporations and foundations partners, and a strategic planning mindset with stakeholders to generate philanthropic support.

The salary range for this position is up to $150,000.