Strategic Planned Giving Advisor

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across a designated region. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts, collaborating with estate attorneys and financial advisors to fulfill donor intentions.

You will travel 50-70% to engage donors, plan events, and lead strategic outreach while aligning with St. Jude’s lifesaving mission.

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 skills.
• Ability to travel 50-70% of the time, including evenings and weekends; conferences travel 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: valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 500-1000 planned giving donors and prospects, including interim support for staff vacancies.
• Develop personalized engagement and fundraising strategies aligned with donor values.
• Conduct in-person donor cultivation, including visits, events, and strategic outreach.
• 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 follow-up.
• Serve as the planned giving lead within your area and collaborate with internal teams.
• Represent ALSAC at donor events, community engagement, and national conferences.
• Identify and lead initiatives supporting ALSAC’s fundraising goals.
• Communicate clearly with donors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Travel readiness

Bequest and major gifts

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects across a designated region. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts, collaborating with estate attorneys and financial advisors to fulfill donor intentions.

You will travel 50-70% to engage donors, plan events, and lead strategic outreach while aligning with St. Jude’s lifesaving mission.