Job Description
****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 worlds largest humanitarian network?****
- ***Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!****
- *Job Description:**
**WHY CHOOSE US?**
As one of the nations 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 Womens 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!
**The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Philanthropy Partner
(Blended Portfolio-IndividualCorporateFoundations) to support the Central
Appalachia Region****. (Morgantown, WV, Parkersburg, WV , Hagerstown, MD,
Winchester, VA, and Marietta, OH)**
**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:**
We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Partner who will meet fundraising
goals and objectives and connect with our 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. The incumbent is responsible for managing a large
donor territory that extends from Parkersburg and Wheeling, WV to Hagerstown,
MD, and Winchester, VA inclusive of all points in between.
**WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:**
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors throughout the Ohio River Valley, North Central West Virginia and the eastern panhandle, western Maryland, and northeast Virginia.
- Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 100 corporate, foundation, and individual prospects to form deep relationships and achieve a personal annual revenue target of approximately $500,000.
- 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. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and volunteer leaders to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donorprospect.
- Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits, virtual meetings, and personalized written correspondence.
- Prepare grant proposals and engage foundation stakeholders to cultivate and solicit support for the American Red Cross.
- Implement engagement strategies 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. Develop effective partnerships to assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement.
- Maintain donor records within our database management tool. (Salesforce)
- Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives by giving to the American Red Cross.
- This position is a blend of work-from-home, in-person meetings with donors, and in-office meetings.
- Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects, community engagement, and administrative duties as instructed by supervisor.
**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:**
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
- A minimum of five years of fundraising andor sales experience is required. The combination of the candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to the descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined .
- Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is required.
- Experience soliciting corporate andor foundation gifts, including proficiency in grant writing is strongly preferred.
- A current valid drivers 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., Raisers Edge, Salesforce.com).
- 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:**
Great interpersonal skills, commitment to the cause, and adaptability. Non-
profit fundraising and or sales expertise within the Central Appalachia
Region.
**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: 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 OpportunityAffirmative 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?
Lifes emergencies dont 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.orgvolunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed
volunteer positions.
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