Overview
Sr. Philanthropic Advisor/Major Gifts/Arlington, VA/DC Area Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- ALSAC
Position: Â Sr. Philanthropic Advisor / Major Gifts (Arlington, VA / DC Area)
At ALSAC you do more than make a living; youmake a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking r background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we’re calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries tojoin our family.
Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission:
Finding cures. Saving children.
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world through philanthropy? Do you have aproven track recordof securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals or organizations? Do you enjoy building long-term relationships with donors and connecting them to the causes they care about? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Senior Philanthropic Advisor / Major Gifts position at our organization.
As a Senior Philanthropic Advisor / Major Gifts, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of at least 150 high-potential prospects. You will develop and implement customized moves management plans for each prospect, with the goal of soliciting and closing major outright gifts and complex gifts that drive revenue and support our mission. You will also steward existing donors and cultivate new ones through in-person visits, phone calls, video conferences, events, and other engagement strategies.
You will work closely withsenior leadership, program staff, and volunteers to articulate our business needs and values, includingdiversity and inclusion, and to align donor interests with our strategic priorities.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A bachelor’s degree or 6 years of proven major gift/ fundraising and high wealth donor cultivation experience
Working knowledge of development practices and principles of the sales cycle
Ability to develop genuine and authentic relationships with high-wealth prospects, older individuals, executives, and people withdiversebackgrounds
Demonstrated skill in working within a complex environment at senior levels with strong capabilities in planning, organization, and management
Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports
Strong interpersonal, telephone, and video conferencing skills and confidence in asking for gifts from donors at a minimum of $25K.
Understanding of complex verbal or written instructions and data processing applications
Travel expectations for this role are 25-30% within the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Plus 4-5 visits to Memphis, TN.
Team player with apositive attitudewho will immerse themselves within the area and connect high-wealth donors to the hospital and to local events
Serve as a relational mentor and subject matter expert for high-wealth donor portfolio work
Experience in effectively utilizing donor database management systems including Raiser’s Edge.
Event attendance expected at Events to cultivate donors
Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required for this role. The position comes with a company car equipped with AAA …
Title: Sr. Philanthropic Advisor/Major Gifts/Arlington, VA/DC Area
Company: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- ALSAC
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Non-Profit
