Job Description

Regional Philanthropy Officer - Individual Donors and Family Foundation Portfolio

Location: Southwestern Michigan area

We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our donors to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. The incumbent is responsible for managing individual donor and family foundation relationships in the western Michigan area.

This is a hybrid work position which includes a mix of virtual and in-office work. The position also requires frequent travel for face-to-face meetings with donors, staff, and other constituents.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good:

• Develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture from previous donors. Work collaboratively with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
• Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs.
• Maintain Salesforce donor records regularly and consistently.
• Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives by giving to the American Red Cross.

• Participate in community engagement, events, and administrative tasks as instructed by the Chief Development Officer.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of sales and/or fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention growth and recapture and proven success with complex requests is required.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com). Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Travel: Frequent travel within the Region required. Occasional travel to divisional meetings.

Benefits for You:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year based on the type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprise of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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