Director of Development, Arizona PBS

Director Of Development

The Director Of Development is a fundraising professional with management responsibilities 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 in partnership with other development staff, School / Unit Directors, deans and / or faculty and campus leadership, depending on their assigned area(s) of responsibility, aimed at assuring long-term financial support for the ASU Foundation and Arizona State University.

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 principal gift donors in alignment with the strategic priorities of Arizona PBS leadership.
• Manages a personal portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, with a focus on securing philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more, and an annual fundraising goal of at least $2 million, based on performance metrics.
• Leads the planning and execution of development strategies and activities that engage community leaders, media partners, philanthropic supporters, and volunteers to cultivate new individual, corporate, foundation, and institutional donors on behalf of Arizona PBS.
• Collaborates across Arizona PBS departmentsincluding content, education, community engagement, and productionto align donor interests with station priorities, maximizing philanthropic potential.
• Oversees the development of compelling fundraising proposals, strategic plans, white papers, budgets, and related materials to secure significant philanthropic investments in public media and educational initiatives.
• Works closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to coordinate fundraising strategies and increase engagement among high-profile volunteers and donors, including efforts across annual giving, donor relations, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and community events.
• Ensures stewardship and recognition of all donors in portfolio through personalized communications, events, impact reports, and other meaningful touchpoints.
• Manages complex fundraising initiatives and station-wide campaigns, including multi-layered proposals that support Arizona PBS's broadcast, digital, and educational programming.
• Provides supervision and leadership to development staff and volunteers; sets and evaluates individual goals, offers professional development, and ensures alignment with Arizona PBS's mission and fundraising priorities.
• Ensures compliance with prospect management systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of donor contacts, activities, and progress toward goals.
• Manages the fundraising budget for assigned areas, optimizing return on investment and controlling expenses while driving revenue growth.
• Maintains deep knowledge of key supporters and high-potential prospects; oversees research and strategic outreach efforts in coordination with other Arizona PBS departments and fundraising staff.
• Actively participates as a member of the Arizona PBS development team, sharing best practices and serving as a collaborative resource to colleagues across the station.
• Fosters and strengthens relationships with internal content producers, education and engagement teams, and station executives to elevate fundraising opportunities and ensure donor priorities are reflected in station initiatives.

What You'll Need

Relevant Qualifications

Preferred Education And Experience

Benefits

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

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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