Regional Chief Development Officer
About The Position
The American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic and strategic fundraising leader to serve as the Regional Chief Development Officer (CDO) for their Idaho Montana Region. In this executive leadership role, the CDO will drive philanthropic growth, cultivate major donor relationships, and lead a talented team of fundraisers to achieve ambitious financial goals that support the organization's lifesaving mission. The role is about making a lasting impact and leading with purpose within the world's largest humanitarian network. The American Red Cross emphasizes a supportive environment where careers are a "Force for Good," offering competitive compensation and benefits, and fostering a community that respects work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Experience with increasing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies, developing and implementing broad-based fundraising programs, and knowledge of “best practices” in development.
- Five years of management experience.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and fundraising CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).
- Frequent travel within the Idaho Montana Region; occasional travel to divisional offices and Washington, D.C.
- A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year fundraising strategies to grow annual revenue and build a sustainable donor base.
- Guide and mentor Philanthropy Officer(s) and engage leadership volunteers to implement effective fundraising strategies.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the Board’s Philanthropy Committee, supporting members in their fundraising roles.
- Oversee implementation of organizational campaigns in the region.
- Act as a senior leader in the Region and direct the Regional Development team with respect to strategic decisions for the organization.
- Ensure that the Region meets all reporting requirements related to fundraising.
- Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target, and managing to meet the fundraising expense target.
- Cultivate relationships and serve as the primary staff liaison for representatives of large corporations and foundations for solicitation and stewardship purposes.
- Collaborate with national headquarters development and donor recruitment staff to identify and maximize fundraising opportunities.
- Orient new Board members to their fundraising responsibilities and ensure they receive the necessary support to be successful volunteer fundraisers.
- Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, leading face-to-face solicitations and stewardship.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status and tenure
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401K with 6% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
