Regional Philanthropy Partner
Locations: Medford, MA
Time Type: Full Time
Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: RC74398
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?
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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.
The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer - Individual Giving to support the Massachusetts Region. This is a hybrid role of working in the office and from home, must be able to meet with donors in the market.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our Individual donors 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.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the local fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture from previous donors.
- Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face 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 $5,000 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required with a minimum of five years of sales and/or fundraising experience.
- Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests.
- A current valid driver's 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., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com).
- Travel: Frequent travel within the Region is required.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401K with 5% 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 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.
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