Regional Philanthropy Officer/ Corporate Portfolio

American Red Cross • Cincinnati, OH

15d • 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. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to support the Central & Southern Ohio Region. The ideal candidate will be based in the Cincinnati / Dayton 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 donors to serve our mission.  In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional corporate donors to expand their financial support for the American Red Cross. The incumbent is responsible for managing corporate donor relationships in our Greater Cincinnati Tri-State and Miami Valley Chapters .

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of sales and/or fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention growth and recapture and proven success with complex.
• Skills & Abilities: 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).
• 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.
• Travel: Frequent travel within the Region required. The amount will vary depending upon size and geography of region.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to the cause, and adaptability are highly desirable.
• Nonprofit fundraising expertise in a metrics-driven environment is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement engagement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate donors at the $10,000 to $100,000 level and above, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
• Develop effective partnerships to assist corporations in achieving goals including brand awareness and employee engagement.
• Manage an assigned corporate donor portfolio to form deep relationships and achieve a personal annual revenue target of approximately $1.25 million.
• In addition to prominent local and national corporations, the assigned portfolio includes a select group of individuals and other donors.
• Work with the regional fundraising team to develop and execute strategies to ensure donor retention and contributed revenue growth.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
• Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits and virtual meetings, including preparation of personalized materials.
• 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, office, and in-person meetings with donors.
• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects, community engagement, and administrative tasks as instructed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on the 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