Remote Planned Giving Strategist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with employer matching 7%

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Entrepreneur Learning and Development

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across the designated region.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship-building to secure the future of lifesaving research and care. You will lead donor strategy, gift development, and collaboration with internal teams, travel 50–70% including evenings and weekends, and represent ALSAC/St.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fundraising, planned giving, or major gifts; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven success in donor cultivation and relationship management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel 50–70% of the time, including evenings and weekends; additional travel for conferences.
• Experience with bequest and major gift fundraising.
• Strategic thinker and collaborative team player.
• Familiarity with planned giving tools and CRM systems.
• Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 500–1000 planned giving donors and prospects.
• Develop personalized engagement and fundraising strategies.
• Conduct in-person donor cultivation, visits, and events.
• 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 and strategic follow-up.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Planned giving tools

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across the designated region.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship-building to secure the future of lifesaving research and care. You will lead donor strategy, gift development, and collaboration with internal teams, travel 50–70% including evenings and weekends, and represent ALSAC/St.