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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds 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 youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre 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:

The Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer will identify engage cultivate solicit and steward current and prospective donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. Manage assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to meet monthly quarterly and annual revenue goals. As required serve as operational resource to less experienced team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of donor development plans. May lead team in planning and implementing fundraising strategies. Provide support development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal State and local regulations.

This position supports the Missoula ID region of the of American Red Cross. 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 GOOD:

1. 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 interests of the donor/prospect. May lead team in planning and implementing fundraising strategies.

2. Manage assigned portfolio of donors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships. Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal tied to portfolio as specified in performance standards 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. Revenue target may increase due to major domestic disasters. Serve as mentor/informal leader to less experienced team members and operational resource in the areas of retention and strengthening donor relationships.

3. 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. Work with leadership volunteers to identify and cultivate appropriate donors and partner with assigned Gift Planning staff to solicit giving prospects among identified donors. Update donor records in region and/or district database and following donor contacts. May lead team(s) in planning and executing against prospecting development programs.

4. Develop ongoing relationships cultivate solicit and steward support of major donors from individual. Support volunteer leaders in peer-to-peer outreach (if appropriate) using giving societies such as the Tiffany Circle Society as a key program.

5. Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate. May oversee and have responsibility for staff development.

6. Recruit develop and work with field staff and volunteers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree is highly desirable.

• Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• A current valid drivers license and good driving record is required.

• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g. Raisers Edge ). Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.

• Requires frequent travel within the Region.

* Combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

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.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy

• Collaborative leader who focuses on accuracy consistency and best practices

• Great interpersonal skills commitment to the cause and adaptability.

• Expertise with Idaho/Montana funding community highly desirable.

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 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

Pay for Performance

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.

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