Strategic Planned Giving Advisor

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core Medical Coverage

401K Retirement Plan with employer 7%

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor in the Chicago area to grow a portfolio of planned giving donors. You will build strategic relationships, solicit major gifts, and steward donors through in-person visits and events.

The role requires extensive travel and collaboration with internal teams to maximize giving opportunities while aligning with St. Jude’s mission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fundraising, planned giving, or major gifts.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and relationship management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel 50–70% of the time, including evenings and weekends; conferences (10–25%).
• 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 Donor Appreciation Luncheons.
• Identify and qualify new donors to grow the pipeline.
• Promote bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable trusts.
• Collaborate with attorneys/financial advisors to fulfill donor intentions.
• Serve as the planned giving lead within the assigned area.
• Partner with internal teams to facilitate gifts and high-value opportunities.
• Represent ALSAC/St. Jude at donor events and conferences.
• Identify initiatives to support fundraising goals.
• Communicate clearly with donors and internal stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry trends and St. Jude mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Planned Giving

Donor Cultivation

Relationship Management

Time Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor in the Chicago area to grow a portfolio of planned giving donors. You will build strategic relationships, solicit major gifts, and steward donors through in-person visits and events.

The role requires extensive travel and collaboration with internal teams to maximize giving opportunities while aligning with St. Jude’s mission.