At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference. We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® Job Description As a Sr. Advisor Area Development at ALSAC, you have the incredible opportunity to be a driving force behind our St Jude Global Gala, Hope in the Harbor Gala, and St. Jude Open golf tournament and other icon signature events. Your role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that we continue to grow giving and exceed revenue goals, enabling us to provide cutting-edge medical care and research that changes lives. Key Responsibilities: Cultivate Relationships with Purpose: Utilize your exceptional interpersonal and relationship development skills to forge deep connections with corporate partners and individuals, fostering relationships that extend beyond transactions. Your ability to engage through face-to-face interactions and strategic communication will help recruit new corporate sponsors and nurture existing partnerships, generating a cycle of support that sustains our mission. Collaborate for Impact: Team up with internal stakeholders to achieve defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your role will involve monitoring progress, evaluating outcomes, and using insights to guide necessary adjustments. Through effective collaboration, you'll ensure that every action taken aligns with our mission and maximizes outcomes. Creative Visionary: Craft immersive event experiences that transcend expectations, boost local awareness, and raises funds through from intimate gatherings to grand galas and other events. Empower Fundraising Initiatives: Leverage your fundraising expertise to empower volunteers and donors. Providing them with motivation, direction, and resources through various communication channels, including personal visits, written correspondence, and electronic platforms, will be your conduit for ensuring their success in driving fundraising initiatives. Strategize for Growth: Develop compelling and purpose-driven cultivation and stewardship strategies. These strategies will enhance engagement and philanthropic contributions from St. Jude donors, fortifying the revenue programs that underpin our lifesaving work. Champion Donor Relationships: Manage a diverse portfolio of corporate, individual, major, and leadership annual donors, and volunteers. Your role will involve building, maintaining, and nurturing these critical relationships. Through strategic nurturing, you'll not only retain their support but also foster growth in their contributions. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with program owners in Development to enhance donor and volunteer relationship management. Your insights and collaborative efforts will ensure the seamless integration of stewardship, financial analysis, and program alignment to amplify our impact. Data-Driven Impact: Leverage your high-level understanding of data systems to drive effective stewardship strategies. Analyzing donor interactions and engagement details will empower you to tailor personalized touchpoints, ensuring our supporters receive accurate, relevant, and timely communications that resonate with their philanthropic journey. Elevate Our Presence: Represent ALSAC/St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in all interactions, leaving a positive imprint that echoes our commitment to excellence. Your representation will showcase the hospital's dedication and the impactful work of our fundraising organization. Design Maven: Take charge of event design, transforming spaces with captivating decor, delectable cuisine, and seamless vendor coordination. Organizational Pro: Manage projects autonomously, with an eye for detail. Qualifications and Experience: Compelling Communication: Your ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, relatable manner sets you apart. Whether writing or speaking, you possess a knack for influencing and inspiring others. Relationship Building: With a strong donor-centric focus, you have the innate capacity to build relationships that are enduring and fruitful. Your strong interpersonal skills contribute to your capacity to relate to donors and volunteers. Innovative Collaboration: Your knack for collaboration shines as you work with diverse teams and individuals. Your clear communication style and influencing abilities foster impactful teamwork. Experience in Philanthropy: Your background includes 2-3 years of major gifts fundraising, encompassing strategic planning and execution of premier gala events. Your insights will be instrumental in driving our fundraising initiatives forward. Education and Adaptability: You hold a Bachelor’s degree or more than 6 years of experience. Involves travel 15%-20%; including some nights and weekends and periodic travel to Memphis, TN for enterprise events Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required for this role. The position comes with a company car equipped with AAA membership, insurance coverage, a maintenance plan, and a fuel card for convenience. This car is also eligible for personal use, providing you with the flexibility to enjoy its benefits beyond work hours. For more details about this valuable benefit, please inquire during the interview process. #LI-LK1 Benefits & Perks The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only. We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same. 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 And more To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination. ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status. No Search Firms: ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC. ALSAC (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities), exists to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our staff is dynamic and diverse. Our skills are different, our professions are varied; but our mission is the same: support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Thanks to the work being done by ALSAC employees, the families of St. Jude patients never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. It’s more than a job; it’s a place where you can do what you love, and love why you do it. #1 Hospital Charity in the Nation #1 Health Non-Profit Brand of the Year 94% of Employees Agree ALSAC is a Great Place to Work Ranked a Top 10 Non-Profit Organization by Revenue Learn More Learn more about working at ALSAC by visiting our website. Read what employees have to say about us on Glassdoor.