Regional Philanthropy Officer, Individual Donor Portfolio

American Red Cross • Houston, TX

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. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Job Title: Regional Philanthropy Officer - Individual Donors Location: Greater Houston area The American Red Cross is looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our i ndividual 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. This is a hybrid role where you work from home and office, and also travel in the Gulf Coast Region to meet with donors. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD: Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative individual donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives. Create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect a t the $5k minimum level or higher. Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement. 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. Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, ensuring their needs are met. Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission. Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts. WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: Significant fundraising experience in the greater Houston area Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 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 (Management experience cannot be substituted). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. BENEFITS FOR YOU: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: 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 Join us in our mission to help people in need and make a meaningful impact in your community! LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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 (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Nice To Haves

• Significant fundraising experience in the greater Houston area
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative individual donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives.
• Create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect a t the $5k minimum level or higher.
• Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, ensuring their needs are met.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission.
• Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees