Regional Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Donors

American Red Cross • Statewide, TX

96d • 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate fundraising, sales, and/or relationship management experience.
• Proven track record of securing corporate donations and managing partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined.

Nice To Haves

• Significant fundraising experience with Houston corporations.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising plan.
• Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs.
• Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts.
• Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative corporate donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives.
• Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement.
• Assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement.
• Build and sustain two-way strategic relationships with key stakeholders at corporate partner organizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate donors, ensuring their needs are met.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align partnerships with community needs and organizational objectives.
• Represent the organization at events to build relationships and promote our mission.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on 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
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees