Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.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 world's largest humanitarian network?Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US?As one of the nation’s 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, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s 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 KNOWThe Senior Division Philanthropy Officer identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits and stewards current and prospective donors and blood drive sponsors. The position expands donor financial and blood drive sponsor support of the American Red Cross, provides significant divisional support for major asks and is responsible for growing an assigned portfolio of donors, prospects and blood drive sponsors. This position is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual attainment of both revenue and blood collection goals with a portfolio that is balanced more heavily toward revenue goals than blood collection goals.This position assists donors and sponsors in advancing the mission of the organization and acknowledging the impact of their giving to the American Red Cross and reports to the Division Development Vice President.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD1: Portfolio Development Family/management: Implements overall fundraising strategy for assigned donor portfolio and/or line of service needs. Accounts typically include: 1) Corporation and/or foundation; 2) 6-7 figure donors; 3) more complex donor and blood sponsor solicitation that crosses region or division boundaries. Analyzes information about potential contributors for Development Family. Makes decisions about which individuals and/or companies to target as donors and blood drive sponsors. Ensures all donor and sponsor activity is reported in Salesforce in a timely and accurate manner.2: Fundraising initiative growth: Builds division capacity to identify, cultivate and solicit donors and blood drive sponsors by providing educational, technical and program support.3: Funds and blood sponsorship solicitation: Directly participates in the solicitation of funds and blood sponsorships from high-level contributors. Responsible for portfolio with target of $1,000,000+.4: Staff management: Is an individual contributor. May have a direct report. Provides guidance to reporting Development Family staff.5: Scope: Regularly Interfaces with executive leadership.The salary range for this position is $123,000- $130,000This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.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.Y ou will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline required. Degree in related discipline can be substituted.
Equivalent experience can be substituted for educational requirement portion of qualifications.
Experience: Minimum seven years 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.
Management Experience: None required. This position is an individual contributor. (May have a direct report).
Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, presentation and communication (oral and written) skills. Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com).
Travel: 25-40% business travel may be required. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Physical Requirements:The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. May require the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. May include sitting for long periods of time and working under challenging conditions.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 5% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognitionApply 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.Interested in Volunteering?Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday (https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html) to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf)
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