Advisor-AreaDevelopment(FundraiserGalaLead)

# ****At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.**** ## **_We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we 're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®_** ## _Job Description_ As an Advisor - Area Development, you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue goals by managing, recruiting, and expanding volunteer and donor efforts throughout the area. Maximizes funds raised for ALSAC, while increasing the support for and awareness of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ## Responsibilities * Conducts multiple high value and revenue special events for markets throughout the area, works with and manages the coordinators, committees, and partners of these events to maximize revenue and grow events. * Requires knowledge of fund-raising strategies, very strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and public speaking skills and face to face interaction with event volunteers/donors. * Attain and exceed financial and stewardship goals, as established by territory and area leadership. * Use interpersonal and sales skills to create and build relationships with volunteers and donors through primarily face-to-face interaction, to recruit new partners and grow existing relationships. * Use fundraising knowledge to provide support, motivation, direction, and resources for fundraising initiatives to volunteers and donors through various communication channels, including personal visits, written correspondence, and electronic