Executive Advisor – Transformational Gifts

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

. Manage a portfolio of donors and drive revenue through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of $10M+ gifts .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,500 - $221,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing donor portfolios and driving revenue through strategic engagement and solicitation of high-value gifts. Proven ability to coach leaders and facilitate high-stakes donor conversations while navigating complex, mission-driven environments.

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Donor Portfolio ManagementPhilanthropic Strategy DevelopmentHigh-Value Gift SolicitationStakeholder EngagementEmotional Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Philanthropic FundraisingProposal DevelopmentCampaign StrategyDonor CultivationRevenue Generation

Soft Skills

CoachingFacilitationRelationship BuildingInfluencing Without AuthorityHigh-Impact Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

HealthcareHigher EducationTransformational GiftsMission-Driven InstitutionMatrixed Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of donors and drive revenue through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of $10M+ gifts
Design, refine, and drive strategies for engaging individuals, families, and foundations capable of making transformational gifts
Provide strategic internal consulting to relationship managers on donor conversations, gift strategy, relationship building, and solicitation
Collaborate with the SVP – Transformational Giving, C-Suite executives, and clinical or operational hospital leadership on high-stakes donor cultivation
Prepare and coach leaders for pivotal donor meetings, events, and stewardship activities
Support advisory boards and councils and plan meaningful virtual and on-campus engagement opportunities
Leverage volunteer networks to identify and cultivate new transformational relationships
Co-create customized proposals and transformational investment opportunities aligned with donor vision and institutional mission
Lead and support high-profile philanthropic initiatives, institutional anniversaries, enterprise-wide campaigns, and research-focused funding priorities
Shape campaign strategies, donor experiences, and customized approaches for complex, time-bound opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ relevant work experience
Proven experience in closing and/or advising on 8- and 9-figure philanthropic conversations, ideally in healthcare, higher education, or a complex mission-driven institution
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Natural coach and facilitator, able to build confidence and skill in others while honoring their authentic leadership style
Ability to understand and translate a wide range of in-depth research initiatives and clinical care innovations into compelling, donor centered opportunities
Comfortable working in highly matrixed environments and influencing without formal authority
Exceptional emotional intelligence and ability to hold high-trust, high-impact conversations with internal and external stakeholders
Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
Exceptional Paid Time Off
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Infertility Treatment Program
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance
Enterprise Learning and Development