Development Specialist

Job Description Join our team as a Development Specialist and make a significant impact in the world of fundraising while championing peer‑to‑peer fundraising and event sponsorship solicitations. Your role will be pivotal in propelling ALSAC's mission to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Key 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, peer‑to‑peer events, and cultivate and steward 3rd party 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 record‑keeping. 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. Qualifications and Experience Three (3) years of fundraising, sales, marketing, or related experience is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in fundraising and public relations, exceptional communication, organizational, interpersonal, and public‑speaking skills. Proven experience in face‑to‑face interaction with event volunteers and sponsors. Competence in data processing applications. Ability to travel frequently in assigned region and other areas as needed to support events, volunteers, and partners in the assigned territory. Involves travel up to 50% seasonally including some nights and weekends. Periodic visits to Memphis for enterprise, divisional, or donor events (on avg. 4‑6 times) based on business needs. A valid driver’s license is required for this role. Work Location This position offers a hybrid work schedule based out of one of our Territory Offices. Remote candidates who reside in — and are willing to travel within — the following markets are also welcome. 304 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40222 1 Music Circle South, Suite 230, Nashville, TN 37203 Remote: Lexington, KY Benefits & Perks Core Medical Coverage: low‑cost, low‑deductible medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 401(k) Retirement Plan with 7% employer contribution Exceptional Paid Time Off Maternity / Paternity Leave Infertility Treatment Program Adoption Assistance Education Assistance Enterprise Learning and Development And more Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr