Area Manager (Baton Rouge, LA)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer

Exceptional Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Learning and Development

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a fundraising team and drive high-impact campaigns, including dinners, galas, golf tournaments, and peer-to-peer events.

You will manage a donor portfolio and lead experiential programs within assigned markets, ensuring alignment with business plans and revenue targets. The role requires 3 years in fundraising, strong leadership and CRM proficiency, and travel about 50% to engage donors and volunteers.

Qualifications

• 3 years in fundraising, nonprofit development, or event management.
• Proven success in leading campaigns and managing donor portfolios.
• Experience with committee development, corporate sponsorships, and high-wealth donor engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and lead a team effectively.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and data-driven fundraising strategies.
• This role involves significant travel (approximately 50%) to support donor engagement, volunteer leadership, and fundraising events.
• The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support events, donor meetings, and key organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution Drive revenue growth across multiple fundraising channels, ensuring achievement of financial goals and alignment with budget targets.
• Team Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 2–3 fundraising professionals. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Event Oversight Lead planning and execution of major events including dinners, galas, golf tournaments, and fitness-based fundraisers. Ensure excellence in logistics, volunteer engagement, and donor experience.
• Donor & Corporate Engagement Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals through face-to-face interactions, committee development, and strategic solicitation.
• Volunteer Leadership Recruit, train, and manage executive-level volunteer committees. Collaborate with national board members and senior executives to drive event success.
• Portfolio Management Manage your own book of business, executing campaigns such as Dream Home, radiothons, school-based events, multicultural initiatives, and promotions programs.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor portfolio management

Team leadership

CRM/data-driven fundraising

Multitasking/Deadlines

Travel readiness

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 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 the Area Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for executing high-impact fundraising campaigns including dinner events, galas, golf tournaments, fitness events (walks, endurance races), and peer-to-peer initiatives. You will also manage your own donor portfolio and lead the execution of experiential fundraising programs and initiatives within assigned markets, ensuring strong performance and alignment with Area business plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution Drive revenue growth across multiple fundraising channels, ensuring achievement of financial goals and alignment with budget targets.
• Team Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 2–3 fundraising professionals. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Event Oversight Lead planning and execution of major events including dinners, galas, golf tournaments, and fitness-based fundraisers. Ensure excellence in logistics, volunteer engagement, and donor experience.
• Donor & Corporate Engagement Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals through face-to-face interactions, committee development, and strategic solicitation.
• Volunteer Leadership Recruit, train, and manage executive-level volunteer committees. Collaborate with national board members and senior executives to drive event success.
• Portfolio Management Manage your own book of business, executing campaigns such as Dream Home, radiothons, school-based events, multicultural initiatives, and promotions programs.

Qualifications

• 3 years in fundraising, nonprofit development, or event management. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proven success in leading fundraising campaigns and managing donor portfolios.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with committee development, corporate sponsorships, and high-wealth donor engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and lead a team effectively.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and data-driven fundraising strategies.
• This role involves significant travel (approximately 50%) to support donor engagement, volunteer leadership, and fundraising events. Travel may occur by car or plane, based on distance and business needs.
• The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support events, donor meetings, and key organizational priorities.
• Driver’s License Required.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with regular attendance at our Territory Office in Baton Rouge, LA (14333 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810). Applicants should be able to reliably commute to the office as needed.

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

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.