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Job Description:

Job Description

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!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to support our foundation donors in our Northern Ohio Region.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Philanthropy Officer to join the Northern Ohio Development team. A Regional Philanthropy Officer is responsible for identifying engaging cultivating soliciting and stewarding current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. Incumbents will manage a portfolio of foundation donors sponsors and prospects to meet monthly quarterly and annual revenue goals of $600000. They will also serve as a resource for less experienced team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of donor development plans and the regions overall success.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

• Develop and execute strategies to identify cultivate solicit and steward major gift prospects and donors who are giving at or above $5K.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation donors understanding their philanthropic goals and aligning them with the organizations mission.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and other team members to create comprehensive fundraising plans and materials.
• Coordinating the full range of activities required to prepare submit and manage grant proposals and reports. They will also research grant opportunities that match the goals and objectives of the chapter or region.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and presentations to donors/potential donors.
• Track and report on progress towards fundraising goals ensuring accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions and contributions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in major gift fundraising.
• Organize and participate in donor events and activities to enhance donor engagement and retention.
• Conduct regular donor meetings to provide updates on the impact of their contributions.
• Develop and implement strategies for donor acquisition and retention including targeted campaigns and appeals.
• Work closely with the marketing and communications team to create effective fundraising materials and campaigns.
• Provide support to board members and volunteers involved in fundraising efforts.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards in fundraising practices.
• 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 valid drivers license and good driving record are 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 Power BI).
• 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.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Expertise in the Cleveland funding community is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy.
• Self-starter with excellent skills in new donor cultivation and strategies for growing partnerships.
• Grant writing experience

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 and Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting at 19 days a year based on the 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 your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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