Director of Writing Services The ASU Foundation (ASUF) 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. The Director of Writing Services leads a team of writing professionals and is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing strategies with ASU Foundation (ASUF) and Arizona State University (ASU) colleagues across a broad range of disciplines to maximize philanthropic support. **In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role.** What you’ll do: Provides strategic leadership and innovative approaches for the creation, development, execution, and continual improvement and efficiency of writing services Works collaboratively with ASU leadership, faculty, staff, and development colleagues to write, edit, review, and prepare proposals, case statements, concept notes, and pitch decks for submission to philanthropic funders Develops effective and compelling proposals, case statements, pitch decks, conceptual plans, letters of inquiry, acknowledgement letters, and other development communications Leads a team of writing professionals in building compelling messaging to support units, programs, and initiatives across the university Manage a bench of consultant writers, coordinating their availability and skills to match the requirements of bespoke assignments on an ad hoc basis. Builds an effective and focused writing team, forging an environment of strong team chemistry and morale, including hiring and retention of staff through coaching and professional development Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions while assuming final responsibility for writing services logistics through effective team management Partners with ASUF leadership to develop and implement strategies pertaining to narrative development in support of ASU units, programs, and initiatives Works with sponsored research administration, faculty, and development staff to develop budgets and budget narratives as needed Develops, writes, and submits email inquiries, letters of inquiry, formal proposals, and/or other requests in collaboration with faculty and development staff Develops and maintains working relationships with ASUF colleagues and ASU schools, departments and others to generate narrative ideas and gather information for ongoing efforts Develops and maintains an archive of written materials that can be used as a resource by ASUF development staff for future proposals Works with colleagues to refine and implement fundraising strategies for ASU funding priorities What you'll need: Exceptional writing and communication skills as reflected in proposals, oral presentations, and strategic plans Excellent leadership and management qualities; able to effectively manage and guide group efforts, and provide an appropriate level of feedback concerning group progress An entrepreneurial and pro-active leadership style with a proven ability to create opportunities Ability to assess programs and identify those with a strong potential for charitable funding Ability to learn appropriate levels of information about a broad range of academic disciplines and interdisciplinary areas Knowledge of all facets of the development process, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship Knowledge of all facets of the foundation proposal development process, including prospect and project research, proposal creation/editing Understanding of major issues in philanthropy and ability to learn ASU issues quickly Working knowledge of development software for prospect management and basic financial software for fund management Excellent organization and prioritization skills, able to balance multiple issues in a fast-paced environment, with a high attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned tasks Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; possesses a high degree of discretion, judgement, tact, and poise Deadline driven individual able to work independently and handle multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced and fluid environment Executive-level presentation, verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to handle high-level internal and external constituent interactions Advanced computer skills in a variety of Windows-based computer programs and technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Relevant qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Minimum seven (7) years of grant writing experience, with three (3) years of experience leading a team Preferred education and experience: Advanced degree Extensive philanthropic proposal and grant writing experience in higher education Benefits: Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week! 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 Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement At ASU Enterprise Partners: We serve. We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do. We innovate. We’re always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU. We engage. We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure. We care. When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care — about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU. ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of influence. Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer Who we are: 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. In order to become that model for the New American University, ASU has undergone some radical changes over the last few years. Like many universities, it has added new buildings, hired new faculty and brought in new students. But, unlike many of its peers, ASU has also undertaken a massive reorganization of the institution. ASU has torn down walls between disciplines and encouraged collaboration among diverse units. ASU has altered the trajectory of the university and reevaluated the role that universities play in society, in the economy and in education at all levels. It has changed the relationship between ASU and the State of Arizona. ASU Enterprise Partners supports the evolution, development and success of Arizona State University and its mission. ASU Enterprise Partners is uniquely positioned to bring solutions to help ASU fulfill its charter by connecting the university to human, financial, physical, and mission-driven resources. These resources are maximized within Enterprise Partners in an innovative and entrepreneurial manner through the design, development and management of specialized business units. ASU Enterprise Partners serves as the resource-raising arm of Arizona State University. As the parent organization of five nonprofits that are each tasked with identifying new revenue opportunities, ASU Enterprise Partners represents a new, innovative and highly efficient model for diversified revenue generation. Through its nonprofits and business units, ASU Enterprise Partners invests in initiatives and partnership opportunities that provide resources to Arizona State University. ASU Foundation-Matches donors with their passions by raising and investing private contributions to ASU programs, faculty and students. University Realty LLC-cultivates and advances commercial and residential real estate projects to support ASU. Skysong Innovations-ASU Enterprise Partners’ technology transfer, creates a pipeline between ASU and Northern Arizona University inventions and the private sector. Realm Spark-a driving connector for EdTech innovation, investment, and integration at ASU. Realm Spark delivers resources and capabilities across the realms of teaching and learning to support ASU’s success as a Public Service Enterprise. Realm Spark serves to identify and foster the best solutions, partners, and technologies for the university. To facilitate innovation and drive positive financial outcomes, Realm Spark acquires and deploys capital from external sources, philanthropic partners, and internal investment pools. ASURE-Conducts applied research, operationalizes university solutions and consults for classified and midrange technology-readiness-level (TRL) services for the defense and security industry. ASU Enterprise Partners employs a diverse team engaged in meaningful work, including fundraisers, designers, scholars, financial wizards, filmmakers, inventors, entrepreneurs and volunteers. Each member brings a different perspective to our vision, yet we share a mission to advance the most innovative university in the country. Advance your career, too. Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest. Roles often shift as passions are discovered. 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 at http://asuenterprisepartners.org/employeebenefits