Regional Philanthropy Officer Corporate Donors
Regional Philanthropy Officer Corporate Donors
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$ 77000 - 85000
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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 worlds largest humanitarian network
Join usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
Why Choose Us
As one of the nations 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 Womens 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!
What you need to know:
We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our corporate donors 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:
- Work with the local fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying corporate 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.
- Solicit assigned donor portfolios through facetoface visits and virtual meetings including preparation of personalized materials.
- Meet personal annual revenue targets by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
- Implement a program/activity to identify cultivate solicit and steward donors at the $5000 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 workfromhome inperson meetings with donors and in office time.
- Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum five 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 drivers 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. Raisers Edge Salesforce).
- Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
- Travel: Frequent travel within Chicago area and northern part of the state
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $77000 $85000. 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.
Benefits for you: We take care of you while you take care of others. As a missionbased 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:
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. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Depending on work assignment 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). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Overall mobility is essential. May also include driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.
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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.
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.
AmeriCorps the federal agency that brings people together through service and its partners the Peace Corps AmeriCorps Alums National Peace Corps Association and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering Visit redcross/volunteertoday to learn more including our mostneeded volunteer positions.
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