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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC · 1 week ago

Development Specialist (Baton Rouge, LA)

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC is a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to curing childhood cancer. The Development Specialist will play a crucial role in fundraising, building relationships with donors and sponsors, and managing events to support ALSAC's mission.

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Responsibilities

Exceed Financial Goals: Go above and beyond to surpass the financial and stewardship targets established by regional leadership

Forge Meaningful Relationships: Utilize your exceptional interpersonal and sales skills to cultivate authentic connections with volunteers, donors, and sponsors, primarily through face-to-face interactions

Empower Fundraising Initiatives: Motivate, guide, and equip fundraising efforts by leveraging various communication channels, including personal visits, written correspondence, and digital platforms

Lead National Initiatives: Take charge of high-profile national fundraising projects in the region, such as St. Jude Dream Home campaigns, radiothons, school-based events, promotional programs, multicultural initiatives, fitness events, and peer-to-peer events

Personalized Cultivation: Create tailored cultivation plans for volunteers, donors, and sponsors through personalized thank-you letters, in-person visits, donor appreciation events, and consistent follow-up

Event Management: Oversee and nurture relationships with volunteers, donors, and sponsors for events and programs within your portfolio. This includes coordinating event logistics, maintaining vendor contacts, and meticulous recordkeeping

Sponsorship Expertise: Champion the pursuit of leads, pitch sponsorships/recruitment, and close deals. Conduct thorough prospect research on potential sponsors, craft compelling sponsorship proposals, and maintain up-to-date contact lists

Marketing and Recruitment: Lead event, promotion, and partnership efforts as the primary staff member. Develop and execute marketing and recruitment strategies for events. Grow our signature event, while building a new event as part of our high-wealth strategy

Active Participation: Engage actively in events to ensure their success

Market Insight: Stay well-informed about market trends and regional developments to identify new opportunities

Reporting: Deliver necessary reports, progress updates, and forecasts to support the decision-making process

Collaborative Contribution: Play a role in regional meetings and contribute to the budgeting process

Travel: Travel to support events and business needs in assigned areas up to 50% of the time

Qualification

Fundraising experienceSales skillsMarketing strategiesPublic relationsEvent managementPublic speakingData processingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills