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Advisor – Development Content

Charity Navigator

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Memphis • Tennessee • United States

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About the role

  • Responsible for researching, developing, and implementing strategic communication strategies that support ALSAC’s fundraising goals.
  • Manages day-to-day activities related to creating content strategies for programs that drive fundraising efforts across multiple channels.
  • Collaborates with internal and external teams to develop and execute content strategies that achieve program objectives and support audience-centric goals, including acquisition, reactivation, retention, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Leverages extensive fundraising knowledge and sound judgment to develop content strategies that produce clear, persuasive writing for a variety of materials.
  • Analyzes and interprets historical and current data to guide strategic content direction, ensuring short- and long-term objectives are met.
  • Monitors market trends, conducts competitive analyses, and researches sister charity fundraising efforts.
  • Partners with internal teams to understand strategic priorities and translate St. Jude breakthroughs into compelling fundraising strategies.
  • Communicates content plans effectively, provides updates, and solicits feedback to ensure alignment.
  • Collaborates with writers, designers, production coordinators, and project managers to execute strategies.
  • Simplifies complex planned giving concepts and scientific/medical information into persuasive, accessible language.
  • Models best practices for writing and messaging in planned giving.
  • Ensures all content adheres to style guides, brand standards, and messaging guidelines.
  • Trains, mentors, and supports other writers in creating strategic, revenue-generating content that meets fundraising objectives.
  • Drives continuous improvement through process evaluations, recommendations, and testing new strategies.
  • Recommends testing, retesting, or rollouts based on results.
  • Reviews, proofreads, and revises content during development and routing phases for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to strategy.
  • Assists in onboarding and training new team members, providing guidance on strategy, processes, analysis, and communication.
  • Oversees execution of assigned plans to ensure alignment with business objectives and strengthen St. Jude’s fundraising impact.
  • Represents ALSAC-St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital professionally and positively in all interactions.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of proofreading, editing, creative writing, and communications/marketing.
  • Excellent command of English spelling, grammar, and usage.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret scientific/medical information and translate it for a lay audience.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field (English, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising) or at least 6 years of relevant experience in creative writing, marketing, journalism, direct response, or fundraising.
Benefits
  • 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
  • And more

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
proofreadingeditingcreative writingcommunicationsmarketingproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcontent strategyfundraising
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationinfluencementoringtrainingstrategic thinkingcontinuous improvement