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 giving lead within your assigned area.
Partner with internal teams to facilitate gifts and enhance high-value volunteer opportunities.
Represent ALSAC/St. Jude at donor events, community engagements, and national conferences.
Identify and lead initiatives that support ALSAC’s strategic fundraising goals.
Communication & Mission Alignment
Communicate clearly and persuasively with donors and internal stakeholders.
Stay informed on industry trends, tax considerations, and St. Jude’s mission and programs.
Maintain cultural competency to engage donors of all backgrounds meaningfully.
5+ years in fundraising, planned giving, or major gifts. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and relationship management.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel 50–70% of the time, including evenings and weekends; additional travel for conferences (10–25%).
Experience with bequest and major gift fundraising.
Strategic thinker and collaborative team player.
Familiarity with planned giving tools and CRM systems.
Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required for this role.
This position will be based at our Territory Office in Nashville, TN and will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
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ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a global leader in the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases of childhood.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude has been named a top pediatric cancer hospital on U.S. News & World Report’s annual "Best Hospitals" list and named to Fortune magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.
Research and treatments developed at St. Jude are shared to help improve the survival rate for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide. St. Jude is recognized as one of the world’s premier pediatric research and treatment institutions with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors and infectious diseases. With eight affiliate clinics across the country, St. Jude treats about 8,600 children each year. Beyond the United States, the institution’s St. Jude Global initiative seeks to improve health care for children with life-threatening disease worldwide.
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