Impactful Area Development Advisor – Fundraising & Donors

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core medical coverage

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Maternity / paternity leave

Infertility treatment program

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Learning and development

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in St. Louis, MO seeks an Advisor - Area Development to drive revenue through donor engagement and volunteer recruitment. You will manage a portfolio of donors, organize high-value events, and expand programs across the territory while upholding brand standards.

Travel 15-20% and occasional evenings/weekends; hybrid work at the Territory Office in St. Louis; bachelor’s preferred; five years fundraising experience required.

Qualifications

• Five years of fundraising or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven success in peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Ability to relate to diverse donors/volunteers.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Negotiation and active listening skills.
• Donor/customer oriented with strong writing and phone skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising software.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue goals for the territory and area leadership.
• Develop, manage, and grow high-value fundraising events (galas, dinners, golf tournaments).
• Implement national fundraising initiatives (school programs, radiothons).
• Ensure events meet revenue targets and control expenses.
• Recruit, cultivate, and steward donors, volunteers, and executives.
• Lead and support event committees for revenue-producing events.
• Develop marketing, recruitment, and community engagement plans.
• Represent the St. Jude brand and ensure brand standards.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Public speaking

Communication

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in St. Louis, MO seeks an Advisor - Area Development to drive revenue through donor engagement and volunteer recruitment. You will manage a portfolio of donors, organize high-value events, and expand programs across the territory while upholding brand standards.

Travel 15-20% and occasional evenings/weekends; hybrid work at the Territory Office in St. Louis; bachelor’s preferred; five years fundraising experience required.