Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer, Corporate Donors

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Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive

compensation:

and

benefits:

You join a community that respects

who you are:

away from work as much as

what you:

do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

What you:

need to know: Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our corporate donors in the Chicago area and 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.

This position is part of the development team who support the work within the Illinois region and will report to a Director of Development. This is a hybrid role where you will meet with donors in person throughout the area, work in our Chicago office once a week and work remotely. 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.

May lead team in planning and implementing fundraising strategies.

• Manage assigned portfolio of donors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships.
• Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal ($1M), including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue.
• Develop donor management plans for entire portfolio resulting in strategic, knowledgeable and complex asks.

Solicit assigned donor portfolio through face to face visits, including preparation of personalized materials. Serve as mentor/informal leader to less

experience:

d team members and operational resource in the areas of retention and strengthening donor relationships.

• Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
• Update donor records in region and/or district database and Salesforce.com following donor contacts.
• Assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement.

Articulate Red Cross programs, listen to corporations’ needs and align programs to their interests.

• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate.

May oversee and have responsibility for staff development.

• Recruit, develop and work with field staff and volunteers.

What you:

need to succeed:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree highly desirable.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of sales and/or fundraising

experience:

or equivalent combination of

education:

and related

experience:

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 Illinois region required, mainly greater Chicago area.

• Combination of candidate’s

education:

and general

experience:

satisfies

requirements:

so long as the total years equate to

description:

’s minimum

education:

and general

experience:

years combined (Management

experience:

cannot be substituted).

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $86,000- $100,000. You will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific

skills:

, how many years of

experience:

you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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 (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status and tenure Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.

401K with up to 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Program 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.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of

responsibilities:

, duties and

skills:

required of personnel so classified. *LI-POST IND123 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:

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You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining ranks with welcoming team members who are elite, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with generous

compensation:

and

benefits:

You join a community that respects

who you are:

away from work as much as

what you:

do while at work.