Area Executive Director; Columbus, OH

Area Executive Director (Columbus, OH)

Join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – ALSAC as Area Executive Director overseeing fundraising and growth strategies across the Columbus area, securing $25M–$100M annually.

ALSAC unites heart and vision to beat childhood cancer. We celebrate authentic selves, champion diversity, and empower employees to make an impact.

As Area Executive Director, you lead strategic fundraising, develop high‑wealth relationships, drive revenue growth, and build a high‑performing team aligned with ALSAC’s mission.

• Strategic Fundraising Leadership – Lead teams raising $25–$100M annually via annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate donations, events, and sponsor ships.
• Chief Fundraising Strategist – Align area goals with fundraising programs, innovate strategies, and optimize resources for fiscal efficiency.
• Relationship Development – Cultivate high‑wealth donors, volunteers, and corporate partners; expand programs to maximize revenue.
• Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development – Recruit and retain top talent, model servant leadership, and foster growth, engagement, and succession planning.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee all offices, track performance, analyze metrics, and recommend improvements to increase efficiency.
• Governance & Compliance – Enforce policies, manage budgets, and proactively resolve challenges with collaborative solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Maintain positive relationships with board members, donors, third‑party organizations, and volunteers to represent ALSAC positively.
• Portfolio Management – Develop, maintain, and grow a portfolio of principal and major‑level donors and partners within the area.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Experience – Minimum six years fundraising with progressive leadership, including supervision, budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational development.
• Travel – Ability to travel within Ohio and West Virginia, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Driver’s License – Valid driver’s license required; position includes a company car, AAA membership, insurance, maintenance plan, fuel card, and eligible for personal use.
• Skills – Proven success in attracting and retaining top talent; strong diplomacy and relationship building with high‑wealth individuals and corporate partners; knowledge of philanthropic communities and community‑development best practices; ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt to unexpected challenges; excellent communication and public speaking skills.

• Core Medical Coverage (low cost, low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision 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

ALSAC is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. ALSAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status.