Advisor - Area Development (Pittsburgh, PA)

ALSAC • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Advisor - Area Development is responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue goals by managing, recruiting, and expanding volunteer and donor efforts throughout the assigned area. The role maximizes funds raised for ALSAC while increasing support for and awareness of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Advisor establishes and activates high-profile national fundraising initiatives, builds relationships with volunteers and donors, and supports fundraising activities through personal visits and other communication channels. The role develops marketing and recruitment plans, works with media partners, and grows multiple high-value revenue-producing events. It also maintains event records, represents St. Jude publicly, and collaborates with internal teams and community stakeholders to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The role involves travel within the territory, including regular evening and weekend commitments during key campaign periods and fundraising events, as well as periodic visits to Memphis based on business needs.

Requirements

• Five 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 project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated negotiating and listening skills.
• Donor- or customer-oriented, with excellent writing, telephone, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software.
• Clear communication skills and ability to influence others.
• Ability to travel frequently within the territory to support events, volunteers, and partners; travel is 15%–20%.
• Ability to make periodic visits to Memphis for enterprise, divisional, or donor events, averaging four to six visits annually based on business needs.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and activate high-profile national fundraising initiatives throughout the area, including radiothons, school-based events, promotions programs, multicultural initiatives, fitness events, and peer-to-peer events; recruit volunteers and sponsors to implement program best practices and maximize revenue.
• Attain and exceed financial and stewardship goals established by territory and area leadership.
• Build relationships with volunteers and donors primarily through face-to-face interaction, recruiting new partners and growing existing relationships.
• Provide volunteers and donors with support, motivation, direction, and resources for fundraising initiatives through personal visits, written correspondence, and electronic communication.
• Create and implement event marketing and recruitment plans based on research, market trends, and community engagement opportunities; build relationships with media partners and support promotional activities.
• Develop and grow multiple high-value ($250,000+) revenue-producing events, including galas, golf tournaments, and walks, in line with growth rates and expense ratios assigned by territory and area leadership.
• Prepare written correspondence before and after events and maintain accurate records of event contacts and revenues using appropriate tools and systems.
• Represent St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital publicly with media partners, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships and increase brand awareness.
• Collaborate with internal area and enterprise teams, 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, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans described as low-cost and low-deductible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Maternity and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed