Advisor - Philanthropic (Planned Giving Officer)

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across a designated region. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts, collaborating with estate attorneys and financial advisors to fulfill donor intentions.

You will travel 50-70% to engage donors, plan events, and lead strategic outreach while aligning with St. Jude’s lifesaving mission.

Qualifications

• 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; conferences travel 10-25%.
• Experience with bequest and major gift fundraising.
• Strategic thinker and collaborative team player.
• Familiarity with planned giving tools and CRM systems.
• Driver's License: valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 500-1000 planned giving donors and prospects, including interim support for staff vacancies.
• Develop personalized engagement and fundraising strategies aligned with donor values.
• Conduct in-person donor cultivation, including visits, events, and strategic outreach.
• Plan and host at least two Donor Appreciation Luncheons annually.
• 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 follow-up.
• Serve as the planned giving lead within your area and collaborate with internal teams.
• Represent ALSAC at donor events, community engagement, and national conferences.
• Identify and lead initiatives supporting ALSAC’s fundraising goals.
• Communicate clearly with donors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Travel readiness

Bequest and major gifts

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference. We like people who are different... because were different, too. As one of the worlds most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what its like to stand out. That’s why were 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 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fundraising, planned giving, or major gifts.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 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.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required for this role.

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 ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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.