Area Managing Director (Ohio / West Virginia)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital•Columbus, OH

6d•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 are looking for game-changers, innovators, and visionaries to join our family to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer. We develop and celebrate our employees, encouraging them to bring their whole, authentic selves to our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® As the Area Managing Director, you will serve as the dynamic second-in-command within our main area office, playing a pivotal role in steering our mission forward. Your leadership will be instrumental in not only meeting but surpassing revenue goals and fostering a culture of success within your team.

Requirements

Proven expertise in general management, public relations, and strategic planning.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Comprehensive understanding of office procedures and operations, with hands-on experience in fundraising activities.
Ability to articulate complex instructions clearly and maintain strong internal/external relationships.
Proficiency in data processing applications.
Developing program budgets and forecasts.
Developing strong event committees and advisory councils.
Tracking market analytics and identifying trends and potential areas of opportunity.
Oral and written communication.
High wealth donor engagement and moves management.
A track record of progressive management responsibilities, including supervision, budgeting, and organizational development.
8 years of experience in fundraising, development, leadership & team management, and executive level stakeholder engagement.
A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive significant growth in fundraising and fiscal KPIs, ensuring alignment with the budget for your assigned area.
Lead and develop a team of dedicated people leaders and individual contributors, inspiring them to achieve excellence in fundraising events and campaigns.
Expand a vital book of business, encompassing individual donors, corporations, and high-value volunteers, with a knack for securing six-figure gifts.
Develop executive committees and/or boards to secure new fundraising opportunities.
Recruit, train, and collaborate with executive-level volunteers and committees, managing multiple active event volunteer committees.
Craft and implement strategies to enhance corporate and individual fundraising initiatives, with a focus on securing significant five and six-figure contributions.
Manage donor leads effectively, working closely with the Prospect Development team to develop compelling donor proposals and maintain up-to-date contact information.
Oversee the day-to-day management and professional growth of your staff, including performance evaluations and staffing adjustments as necessary.
Stay abreast of market trends and developments within your territory to identify new business opportunities.
Conduct monthly reviews to pinpoint areas requiring attention and implement corrective actions.