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Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job 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!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to support the Central & Southern Ohio Region. The ideal candidate will be based in the metro Columbus area.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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 corporate and individual donor relationships in central and southeastern Ohio (Columbus, Delaware, Lancaster, Newark).

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

• Implement engagement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate donors the $10,000 to $25,000 level and above, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross. Develop effective partnerships to assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing and employee engagement.

• Manage an assigned corporate donor portfolio to form deep relationships and achieve a personal annual revenue target of approximately $800,000. In addition to prominent local and national corporations, the assigned portfolio includes a select a select group of individuals and other donors.
• 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 objective of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
• Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits and virtual meetings, including preparation of personalized materials.

• 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, office, and in-person meetings with donors.

• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects, community engagement, and administrative tasks as instructed by the supervisor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required with a minimum of five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required. The combination of the candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to the description’s minimum education and general experience years combined.

• 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.

PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $72,000- $80,000.

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.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to the cause, and adaptability are highly desirable. Fundraising and sales expertise within the funding community is also highly desirable.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job 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
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Apply 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.

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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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