ALSAC
non-profit
Advisor-Philanthropic
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“Advisor - Philanthropic at ALSAC. Skills: Donor Strategy, Portfolio Management, Planned Giving, Gift Development. Manage portfolio of donors and prospects. Develop engagement and fundraising strategies”
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel 50–70% of the time, Additional travel for conferences (10–25%), Valid driver's license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years in fundraising, planned giving, or major gifts, Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and relationship management, organizational and time-management skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to travel 50–70% of the time, including evenings and additional travel for conferences (10–25%), Experience with bequest and major gift fundraising, Strategic thinker and collaborative team player, Driver's License
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree
What You'll Do.
Manage portfolio of donors and prospects
Develop engagement and fundraising strategies
Conduct in-person donor cultivation
Plan and host Donor Appreciation Luncheons
Identify and qualify new donors
Promote giving vehicles
Collaborate with estate attorneys
Confirm new members of the Danny Thomas Society
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as planned giving lead; Partner with internal teams; Represent ALSAC/St. Jude at events; Lead initiatives for fundraising goals
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly and persuasively; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
# ****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_ Join the mission of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a **Philanthropic Advisor** , where your strategic relationship-building skills will help secure the future of lifesaving research and care. This role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across a designated region. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Donor Strategy & Portfolio Management** * Manage a portfolio of 500–1000 planned giving donors and prospects, including interim support for staff vacancies. * Develop personalized engagement and fundraising strategies to align with donor values and philanthropic goals. * Conduct in-person donor cultivation, including visits, events, and strategic outreach. * Plan and host at least two Donor Appreciation Luncheons annually. **Planned Giving & Gift Development** * Identify and qualify new donors to grow the planned giving and outright gift pipeline. * Promote giving vehicles such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable trusts. * Collaborate with estate attorneys and financial advisors to fulfill donor intentions. * Confirm new members of the Danny Thomas – St. Jude Society through timely and strategic follow-up. **Collaboration & Leadership** * Serve as the planned givi
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