Advisor - Philanthropic

ALSAC • Town of Chesterfield, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 5+ years 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; 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.
• A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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.

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