Director - Philanthropy

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure ALSAC meets its critical goals and supports overall business objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of professionals, providing guidance on goals, professional development, performance expectations, and metrics of success.
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of principal gift donors through identification, discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness while operating within budgetary parameters.
• Proactively address issues and develop problem-solving skills among team members.
• Maintain awareness of fundraising programs and hospital initiatives, actively seek ways to enhance individual giving revenue, and stay current with industry trends.
• Review and evaluate monthly progress of revenue, identifying areas that require attention, and provide this information to staff.
• Complete and review reports, travel expenses, donor visit reports, and proposals.
• Foster positive relationships with third-party organizations and volunteers in the assigned area, representing ALSAC-St. Jude's in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.

Job Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and successful track record soliciting and stewarding 6 & 7 figure gifts within major gifts and bequest/planned giving.
• Thorough knowledge of bequest/planned-giving within the non-profit sector.
• Strong grasp of general management methods.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for internal and external relations.
• Able to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with data processing applications.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is Doral, FL preferred at our local Territory Office, though we welcome strong candidates from the East Florida areas.

Benefits & Perks

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

About the Role

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping St. Jude cure childhood cancer. Our mission is to find cures and save children’s lives. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a full and meaningful life, and we strive to make that possible for the children we serve.

Qualifications

We are looking for a dedicated professional with a proven track record in major gifts and bequest/planned giving. You should have a strong understanding of fundraising programs and hospital initiatives, and be able to identify ways to enhance individual giving revenue. You should also have excellent communication skills and be able to understand complex verbal and written instructions.

Skills

You should have a thorough knowledge of bequest/planned-giving within the non-profit sector, as well as strong management and problem-solving skills. You should also be familiar with data processing applications and have 8+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

At ALSAC, we offer a range of benefits to support our employees in achieving their personal and professional goals. These include core medical coverage, a 401K retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution, exceptional paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on project needs.