Advisor - Area Development (Brighton, MA)

ALSAC • Boston, MA

23h • Hybrid

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 work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer. We are looking for game-changers, innovators, and visionaries to join our family to support the mission of finding cures and saving children. ALSAC develops and celebrates its employees, encouraging them to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, event coordination, 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 territory area by supporting events, volunteers and partners in the assigned territory.
• Involves travel 15%-20%, including some nights and weekends and occasionally to Memphis, TN based on business needs.
• A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meeting or exceeding revenue goals by managing, recruiting, and expanding volunteer and donor efforts throughout the area.
• Maximizing funds raised for ALSAC, while increasing the support for and awareness of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
• Conducting multiple high value and revenue special events for markets throughout the area, working with and managing the coordinators, committees, and partners of these events to maximize revenue and grow events.
• Attaining and exceeding financial and stewardship goals, as established by territory and area leadership.
• Using 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.
• Providing support, motivation, direction, and resources for fundraising initiatives to volunteers and donors through various communication channels, including personal visits, written correspondence, and electronic communication.
• Creating and implementing marketing and recruitment plans for events through research and knowledge of current market trends and current happenings within the assigned area in order to develop new business.
• Developing and growing multiple high-value ($250,000+) revenue-producing events (including dinners, galas, golf tournaments, and walks) with growth rates and expense ratios assigned by territory and area leadership.
• Preparing written correspondence before and after events and maintaining accurate records of all event contacts and revenues through appropriate tools and systems.
• Working in collaboration with the internal area and enterprise team, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting prospect research on potential donors and developing sponsorship proposals.

Benefits

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision 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