Regional Chief Development Officer

American Red Cross•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•Hybrid

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. The American Red Cross is seeking a Chief Development Officer to support the South Florida Region. This is a hybrid work position that includes a mix of virtual and in-office work. The position also requires frequent travel for face-to-face meetings with donors, staff, and other continents. Incumbents must be able to travel within the region several days a week. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): As Regional Chief Development Officer, you'll have a rare opportunity to lead philanthropy at scale and shape humanitarian impact across South Florida. You will lead and set a bold vision and deliver results that matter, leading a high performing development team responsible for more than $14 million in annual giving and growing. You will inspire donors, boards, volunteers, and staff to rally around the mission of the American Red Cross, while owning a sophisticated portfolio based major gifts program and driving innovative corporate, foundation and individual partnerships. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, requiring disciplined leadership, sharp judgment, and a deep belief in the power of philanthropy to strengthen communities. In moments of calm and in times of crisis, you will lead with clarity, urgency, and confidence. You will serve as a trusted partner to the Regional CEO and leadership team, a strategic advisor to boards and volunteer leaders, and a visible ambassador for the Red Cross across the region. When disasters strike and communities need us most, you will ensure resources are mobilized quickly and responsibly, sustaining both immediate response and long term recovery. For the right leader, this role offers the chance to build an enduring culture of excellence, stewardship, and impact measured not only in dollars raised but in lives changed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is highly desirable.
Minimum 10 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.
7 years of management experience.
Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com).
Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Requires frequent travel within the Region. Occasional travel within the Division and to Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy in South Florida.
Collaborative leader who focuses on accuracy, consistency, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Set and Execute a Bold Regional Fundraising Strategy
Lead and Be Accountable for a Portfolio Based Major Gifts Program
Achieve and Grow Significant Fundraising Targets
Lead and Scale a High Impact Individual/Family Foundation Major Gifts Program
Lead Fundraising When Communities Need Us Most
Mobilize Boards and Volunteer Leaders for Philanthropic Impact
Build, Develop, and Inspire a High Performing Team
Ensure Excellence in Systems, Stewardship, and Reporting
Serve as a Key Member of the Regional Leadership Team

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 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition

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