Advisor - Area Development (Huntsville or Birmingham AL)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital • Birmingham, AL

7d • Remote

About The Position

At ALSAC, you do more than make a living; you make a difference. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. We are looking for individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and a desire to make an impact. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on game-changers, innovators, and visionaries to join our family. At ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. Bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, customer service, or sales.
• Demonstrated relationship management success and proven experience and success in peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Ability to relate to donors and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated negotiating and listening skills.
• Donor/customer-oriented with excellent writing, telephone, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software.
• Demonstrates clear communication and the ability to influence others.
• Ability to travel frequently within the Huntsville and Birmingham territory area by supporting events, volunteers and partners in the assigned territory.
• Travel to the Nashville office will be required occasionally.
• Periodic visits to Memphis for enterprise, divisional, or donor events (on avg. 4-6 times) based on business needs.
• A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and activate high-profile national fundraising initiatives throughout the area, like St. Jude Dream Home campaigns and radiothons.
• Recruit volunteers and sponsors to implement national program best practices and maximize revenue.
• 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 communication.
• Create and implement marketing and recruitment plans for events through research and knowledge of current market trends and current happenings within assigned area in order to develop new business.
• Develop and grow multiple high-value ($250,000+) revenue-producing events (including dinners, galas, golf tournaments, dream homes and walks) with growth rates and expense ratios assigned by territory and area leadership.
• Prepare written correspondence before and after events and maintain accurate records of all event contacts and revenues through appropriate tools and systems.
• Work in collaboration with the internal area and enterprise team, volunteers and other stakeholders to identify, cultivate and solicit Dream Home and Radiothon donors.
• Conduct prospect research on potential donors and develop sponsorship proposals.

Benefits

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level