Advisor - Area Development (Pittsburgh, PA)

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities; Pennsylvania; Hybride; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Core Medical Coverage

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Learning and Development

Résumé du poste

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the Pittsburgh area seeks an Advisor - Area Development to lead donor recruitment and volunteer programs, driving revenue for St. Jude. The role emphasizes relationship-building, event management, and community engagement across the territory.

The position requires 5 years of fundraising or related experience, travel 15–20%, and strong communication and public speaking skills to expand partnerships and donations.

Qualifications

• Five years of fundraising, development, customer service or sales experience.
• Demonstrated relationship management success and peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Ability to relate to diverse donors and volunteers and strong communication skills.
• Comfort with travel within the territory and public speaking.

Responsabilités

• Establish and activate fundraising initiatives throughout the area, including events and campaigns.
• Attain and exceed financial and stewardship goals set by leadership.
• Build relationships with volunteers, donors and media partners to raise awareness.
• Develop marketing and recruitment plans for events and engage communities.
• Grow high-value revenue events (e.g., galas, golf tournaments, walks).
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records of contacts and revenues.

Connaissances

Fundraising experience

Customer service

Sales

Public speaking

Relationship management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Fundraising software

Description du poste

About

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.®

Role

As an Advisor - Area Development, you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue goals by managing, recruiting, and expanding volunteer and donor efforts throughout the area. You will also maximize funds raised for ALSAC, while increasing the support for and awareness of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Responsibilities

Establish and activate high-profile national fundraising initiatives throughout the area, including but not limited to St. Jude radiothons, school-based events, promotions programs, multicultural initiatives, fitness events and peer-to-peer events. Includes recruiting volunteers and sponsors to implement national program best practices and maximize revenue.

Attain and exceed financial and stewardship goals, as established by territory and area leadership.

Use 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.

Use fundraising knowledge to provide support, motivation, direction, and resources for fundraising initiatives to volunteers and donors through various communication channels, including personal visits, written correspondence, and electronic communication.

Create and implement marketing and recruitment plans for events through research and knowledge of current market trends and community engagement opportunities within the assigned area.

Build and maintain relationships with media partners and support promotional activities that increase awareness and fundraising results.

Responsible for developing and growing multiple high value ($250,000+) revenue producing events (including galas, golf tournaments, and walks) with growth rates and expense ratios assigned by territory and area leadership.

Prepare written correspondence before and after events and maintain accurate records of all event contacts and revenues through appropriate tools and systems.

Serve as a public-facing representative of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by engaging with media partners, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships and increase brand awareness.

Work in collaboration with the internal area and enterprise team, volunteers and other stakeholders to identify, cultivate and solicit Dream Home and Radiothon donors. Conduct prospect research on potential donors and develop sponsorship proposals.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, customer service, or sales.

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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 project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.

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 regular evening and weekend commitments during key campaign periods and fundraising events.

Periodic visits to Memphis for enterprise, divisional, or donor events (on average 4-6 times annually) based on business needs.

Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required for this role.

This position is remote and is open to candidates based in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

Benefits & Perks

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.