Director - Philanthropy

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer

Excellent Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Enterprise Learning and Development

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - ALSAC is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to oversee major and principal gifts, planned giving, and fundraising strategy.

You will lead a team, cultivate high-value donors, and partner with stakeholders to advance ALSAC's mission to cure childhood cancer. The role focuses on developing and implementing fundraising programs, maintaining industry awareness, and ensuring initiatives align with hospital goals while managing within budgetary constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience soliciting and stewarding 6–7 figure gifts in major gifts and bequest/planned giving.
• Knowledge of bequest/planned giving in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong general management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal and external relations.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with data processing applications.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to meet goals and support overall business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of professionals with performance metrics.
• Manage a portfolio of principal gift donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Establish policies and procedures to enhance effectiveness within budget parameters.
• Stay current with fundraising initiatives and hospital programs.
• Review monthly revenue progress and prepare reports, travel expenses, donor visit reports, and proposals.
• Foster relationships with third-party organizations and volunteers representing ALSAC.

Skills

Major gifts

Bequest/planned giving

General management

Communication

Leadership

Data processing familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Job Description

As the Director of Philanthropy, you will be responsible for managing the development, planning, and implementation of all major and principal gifts and planned giving. Your role is vital in advancing our organization's goals, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring ALSAC meets its critical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure ALSAC meets its critical goals and supports overall business objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of professionals, providing guidance on goals, professional development, performance expectations, and metrics of success.
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of principal gift donors through identification, discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness while operating within budgetary parameters. Proactively address issues and develop problem-solving skills among team members.
• Maintain awareness of fundraising programs and hospital initiatives, actively seek ways to enhance individual giving revenue, and stay current with industry trends.
• Review and evaluate monthly progress of revenue, identifying areas that require attention, and provide this information to staff. Complete and review reports, travel expenses, donor visit reports, and proposals.
• Foster positive relationships with third-party organizations and volunteers in the assigned area, representing ALSAC-St. Jude's in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.

Job Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and successful track record soliciting and stewarding 6 & 7 figure gifts within major gifts and bequest/planned giving.
• Thorough knowledge of bequest/planned-giving within the non-profit sector.
• Strong grasp of general management methods.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for internal and external relations.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with data processing applications.
• 8+ years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is Doral, FL preferred at our local Territory Office, though we welcome strong candidates from the East Florida areas.

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.