Advisor - Philanthropic

ALSAC • West Palm Beach, FL

8d • Remote

About The Position

Join ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a Philanthropic Advisor and use strategic relationship-building skills to help secure the future of lifesaving research and care. The role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across a designated region. This is a remote opportunity for candidates based in Eastern Florida, who should reside within the region to support collaboration and business needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, planned giving, or major gifts.
• 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, with an additional 10–25% travel for conferences.
• Experience with bequest and major gift fundraising.
• Strategic thinking and ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Familiarity with planned giving tools and CRM systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Candidates must be based in and reside within Eastern Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 500–1000 planned giving donors and prospects, including providing interim support during staff vacancies.
• Develop personalized engagement and fundraising strategies aligned with donor values and philanthropic goals.
• Conduct in-person donor cultivation through visits, events, and strategic outreach.
• Plan and host at least two Donor Appreciation Luncheons annually.
• 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.
• Serve as the planned giving lead within the 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Core medical coverage, including low-cost, low-deductible medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 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