Sr Regional Philanthropy Officer
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
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Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch
millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the
human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's
largest humanitarian network?Join us-Where your Career is a Force
for Good!Job Description:Why Choose Us?As one of the nation's
premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is
dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States
and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the
world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a
meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you
share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent
career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.We
are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering
our programs and services in a culturally competent manner
reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is
collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building
allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.
Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for
making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural
and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From
the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource
Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, tothe Umoja
African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and
the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections,
mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.At
the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!The American Red
Cross is currently seeking a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer-
Individual Giving to support the National Capital and Greater
Chesapeake Regions. This region supports Northern Virginia, The
District of Columbia, and Baltimore, MD. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:We
are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Officer who will meet
fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our Individual
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.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
- Work with the local fundraising team to 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 and solicit new corporate donors with assigned
geography to increase portfolio size.
- Cultivate assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits
and virtual meetings including preparation of personalized
materials.
- Meet personal annual revenue targets by working with an
assigned portfolio of donors and new prospects. The target for this
portfolio is 750k to 1M annually.
- Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit,
and steward donors at the $10,000 level or higher, with an emphasis
on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
- Maintain donor records within our database management tool.
(Salesforce)
- Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives by giving to
the American Red Cross.
- This position is a blend of work-from-home, in-person meetings
with donors, and an occasional team meeting in the local
office.
- Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as
appropriate.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum seven years of sales and/or fundraising experience
required.
- Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention,
growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is
required.
- A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is
required.
- 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.
- Travel: Frequent travel within the Region is required.Physical
Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk
or hear.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- Required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl.
- Frequently lift and/or move 15 to 30 pounds.
- May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit
other locations.
- The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e.
business office with computers, phones, and printers, light
traffic).
- Ability to work in a small cubicle and the ability to sit at a
computer terminal for an extended period of time.
- Overall mobility is essential.
- It may also include driving a vehicle and working under
challenging conditions.WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE
EDGE:Significant expertise in the DMV's funding community, highly
desirable and comfortable making 6 figure asks.BENEFITS FOR YOU:We
take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based
organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great
work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and
work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities
at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognitionApply now! Joining our team will
provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.The
American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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.Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies
don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who
represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and
alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by
volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to
use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on
generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill
our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn
more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the
EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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