Advisor - Area Development (Pittsburgh, PA)

St. Jude; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking an Advisor - Area Development to join the Pittsburgh, PA team. This remote role focuses on expanding donor and volunteer networks, planning major fundraising initiatives, and representing St. Jude in community settings.

You will recruit partners, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with enterprise teams to raise funds and awareness, including high-value events and radiothons. Remote candidate in the Pittsburgh area preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of fundraising or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue goals through donor and volunteer recruitment.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and initiatives.
• Build relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Coordinate with enterprise and area teams to maximize impact.
• Travel 15-20% and participate in evening/weekend events.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship mgmt

Public speaking

Project mgmt

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Fundraising software

Job description

Advisor - Area Development (Pittsburgh, PA)# Careers at ALSAC## Advisor - Area Development (Pittsburgh, PA)Apply: Pittsburgh, PA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0011297# ****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.***## 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.**