Planned Giving Strategy Lead

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core Medical Coverage

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Infertility Treatment Program

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance

Enterprise Learning and Development

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor in Houston to steward a large donor portfolio and drive planned giving strategies.

You will cultivate relationships, plan donor events, and collaborate with legal and financial partners to fulfill donor intentions. The role requires 5+ years in fundraising, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 70% across designated regions.

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; travel 50–70% and evenings/weekends as needed.
• Experience with bequest and major gift fundraising; familiarity with CRM tools.
• Strategic thinker and collaborative team player; driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Donor Strategy & Portfolio Management: manage 500–1000 donors and prospects; develop engagement strategies.
• Planned Giving & Gift Development: grow the pipeline and promote bequests and charitable vehicles.
• Collaboration & Leadership: lead planned giving in the area and partner with internal teams.
• Communication & Mission Alignment: communicate with donors and stay updated on mission programs.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor in Houston to steward a large donor portfolio and drive planned giving strategies.

You will cultivate relationships, plan donor events, and collaborate with legal and financial partners to fulfill donor intentions. The role requires 5+ years in fundraising, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 70% across designated regions.