Director, Founder’s Forum and Advancement Partnerships

# **Director, Founder's Forum and Advanced Partnerships**The Director, Founder’s Forum and Advancement Partnerships serves as the primary liaison for select constituents, delivering exceptional, personalized engagement that strengthens their connection to the institution and drives advancement outcomes. This position manages all aspects of the Founders’ Forum, a premier network of past and current company founders who engage with Arizona State University and one another through distinctive experiences and learning opportunities. The Director supports the university’s philanthropic objectives by cultivating high-impact relationships, identifying opportunities for collaboration and investment, and integrating Founders’ Forum activities into broader fundraising strategies. This role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, a commitment to excellent service, and the ability to design and execute experiences that reflect the prestige and purpose of the initiatives it supports. The Director collaborates across the organization to ensure seamless operations, strategic alignment, and measurable impact.* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with high-level stakeholders.* Strong relationship-building capabilities with both external and internal partners.* Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.* High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.* Proven ability to anticipate needs and take proactive action.**Relevant qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in a related field.* Minimum 7 years of experience in relationship management, donor engagement, hospitality, or a related area.* Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and high-profile engagement opportunities.* Experience working across multiple departments or organizations to deliver coordinated outcomes.**Benefits** Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance 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.Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact.ASU measures itself by those it includes and how they succeed, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good and assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.**Our Mission:**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.**Our Vision:**To become nationally recognized as the model for A New American University Foundation.**Our Values:*** **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.**Benefits:**Employees and eligible dependents enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; and significant tuition reductions. Details about our comprehensive benefits are available .**Questions, Comments and Inquries:**Email: careers@asuep.org**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr