Regional Philanthropy Partner

American Red Cross • Elyria, OH

11d

About The Position

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 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 $600,000. They will also serve as a resource for less experienced team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of donor development plans and the region's 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 organization's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 driver's 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., Raiser’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 organization's 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees