Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a Senior Director of Development for the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. The Senior Director will work closely with school leadership to create and implement programs that identify potential major and principal gift donors. Responsibilities include qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to secure significant philanthropic support for the school, ASU Foundation, and Arizona State University. The client aims to bring together ideas, people, and philanthropy to support ASU's mission of advancing student access, community service, environmental protection, equity in higher education, and research for the public good.
The client is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of philanthropic gifts. With a strong track record and a four-star rating on Charity Navigator, the client is committed to making a lasting impact through its support of ASU's initiatives. ASU is a public research university focused on inclusivity, excellence, research with public value, and community impact. The university has undergone a transformation over the past two decades to become a comprehensive knowledge enterprise dedicated to producing master learners and making a meaningful societal impact.
The Senior Director of Development role at the Cronkite School offers the opportunity to work closely with Dean Battinto Batts to advance the school's mission and support the growth of the development team. The client is looking for a skilled development professional and strategist to lead advancement efforts for the school as it prepares to launch its next campaign. The organization prides itself on a strong culture of collaboration, support, and creativity, where success is not only measured individually but also by the success of colleagues. For more information on core competencies and qualifications, interested candidates can refer to the full prospectus.