As the Director of Philanthropy, you will be responsible for managing the development, planning, and implementation of all major and principal gifts and planned giving. Your role is vital in advancing our organization's goals, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring ALSAC meets its critical objectives. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of philanthropy and join our mission to save children's lives, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement strategies to ensure ALSAC meets its critical goals and supports overall business objectives efficiently and effectively.
2. Lead, mentor, and coach a team of professionals, providing guidance on goals, professional development, performance expectations, and metrics of success.
3. Responsible for managing a portfolio of principal gift donors through identification, discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
4. 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.
5. Maintain awareness of fundraising programs and hospital initiatives, actively seek ways to enhance individual giving revenue, and stay current with industry trends.
6. 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.
7. 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:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule to include working from our Territory Office located at 954954 W. Washington Blvd Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60607
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.