St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Sr Advisor - Relational Development (Memphis, TN)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably in fundraising or program management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external engagement.
  • Ability to analyze complex information and present insights effectively.
  • Proven experience in influencing and collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Willingness to travel to 4-5 conferences annually.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on enterprise-focused programs.
  • Develop and implement strategies for program growth and evolution.
  • Monitor industry trends and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
  • Create targeted strategies to enhance donor experience and expand audience reach.
  • Engage and support stakeholders across the organization to promote enterprise objectives.
  • Manage a portfolio of donors, generating insights and innovative solutions.
  • Align fundraising initiatives with the hospital's strategic priorities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with low costs and deductibles.
  • 401K plan with a 7% employer contribution for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
  • Infertility treatment program offering financial support.
  • Assistance for adoption to help families in their journey.
  • Education assistance to support career development.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Responsible for planning, defining, implementing, and overseeing a designated enterprise-focused program- specifically the Professional Advisor Strategy. Leads key initiatives to advance program goals while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Serves as a subject matter expert on designated program giving-driving institutional relationships forward across both current and future state priorities. Supports staff in integrating the designated program into solicitation campaigns by increasing awareness and enabling enterprise-wide engagement with targeted program audiences. Uses knowledge of trends and data analysis to advise strategies that diversify and elevate donors through various stages of giving, including (where appropriate) complex, planned, and/or high-wealth giving vehicles. Partners with leadership to ensure these efforts align with and support revenue-generating portfolios across the enterprise. Essential Job Functions Subject Matter Expertise & Strategy Development Serves as the subject matter expert for designated enterprise-focused programs. Applies a growth and solicitation mindset to develop strategic and operational plans, provide quarterly updates and reporting, and offer guidance to support enterprise decision-making. Leverages experience, motivation, and diligence to retain donors and generate revenue from mid-level, major, and high-wealth donors. Program Strategy & Expansion Develops and drives strategies for program growth and management. Provides counsel across the enterprise and collaborates with cross-functional teams to evolve initiatives into innovative, multi-channel, multi-team efforts. Trend Analysis & Industry Insight Monitors internal and external trends, processes, and policies. Uses analytical reasoning and business acumen to identify best practices, provide insights, and deliver executive-level summaries that inform timely decision-making and mitigate risk. Audience & Experience Strategy Develops targeted strategies to broaden audience reach, including leveraging financial influencer engagement where appropriate. Enhances the donor experience for mid-level, major, and high-net-worth audiences while improving operational efficiencies across teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Support Serves as an internal and external point of contact following initial vetting by stewardship, ECC, and call centers. Promotes enterprise-wide education, collaboration, and problem-solving related to this donor segment, financial advisors, and foundation trustees. Portfolio Management Manages a portfolio of donors and/or designated program audiences to generate insights and test collaborative strategies. Mission Alignment & Program Development Leverages hospital strategic priorities and giving opportunities to develop dynamic, culturally relevant fundraising programs. Maintains current knowledge of St. Jude's mission, research, and patient care, and effectively connects these initiatives to donor interests. Testing & Innovation Allocates time to manage test groups and pilot initiatives within portfolio work, including targeted donor segments and strategic priorities identified by leadership. Performance Measurement & Optimization Develops program-specific strategies aligned to defined KPIs. Monitors performance, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts approaches as needed. Communicates insights, learnings, and progress to key stakeholders. Organizational Representation & Compliance Represents ALSAC-St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in a manner that reflects positively on the organization. Adheres to ALSAC policies, procedures, and Gift Acceptance Policy guidelines. Job Requirements 3 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders 3 Strong ability to understand and interpret complex verbal and written information 3 Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with others 3 Ability to travel to 4-5 conferences annually 3 Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; bachelor's degree preferred This position is based at ALSAC's National Executive Office in Memphis, TN and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Benefits & Perks The following Benefits & Perks apply toFull-Time Roles Only We're dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life's special moments. We're also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same. 3 Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans) 3 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution 3 Exceptional Paid Time Off 3 Maternity / Paternity Leave 3 Infertility Treatment Program 3 Adoption Assistance 3 Education Assistance 3 Enterprise Learning and Development 3 And more

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers. The hospital was founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas and is located in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. The hospital has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. St. Jude is known for its groundbreaking research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Learn more about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Size
4,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1962

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Sr Advisor - Relational Development (Memphis, TN) jobs: