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Advisor - Philanthropic

Houston, TX, USFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects to secure funding for childhood cancer research and care.

Role type

Senior Philanthropic Advisor (Planned Giving)

Builds

Planned giving pipeline (bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts) and outright gifts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Domain

Nonprofit fundraising / Planned Giving

Required skills

Donor cultivation, relationship management, planned giving strategy, estate planning knowledge, event planning, CRM proficiency, travel management

Preferred skills

Experience with bequest fundraising, familiarity with charitable trusts, collaboration with estate attorneys

Technologies

CRM systems

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 500–1000 planned giving donors and prospects; Develop personalized engagement and fundraising strategies; Conduct in-person donor cultivation including visits and events; Plan and host Donor Appreciation Luncheons; Identify and qualify new donors to grow the planned giving pipeline; Collaborate with estate attorneys and financial advisors to fulfill donor intentions; Represent ALSAC/St. Jude at donor events and national conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC