Regional Philanthropy Officer, Individual Giving

American Red Cross • New York, NY

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About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to support New York City and surrounding communities as part of the Individual Fundraising team. This experienced fundraising professional builds transformational philanthropic partnerships by positioning donors as strategic partners and aligning their philanthropic goals with the Red Cross mission. The role focuses on identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective donors across the region, especially donors capable of six- and seven-figure gifts.

The officer manages an assigned portfolio of donors, sponsors, and prospects to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals, including renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. The position also supports, develops, or provides leadership guidance to fundraising volunteers and performs duties in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations. Frequent travel within the region is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of sales and/or fundraising experience.
• Proven experience developing donor retention, growth, and recapture strategies.
• Proven success with complex requests.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• 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 is preferred, as are fundraising database systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, and Power BI.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and provide a high level of customer service.
• Frequent travel within the region.

Nice To Haves

• Significant fundraising experience in New York City with a proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Greater New York donors giving $10,000 or more, with a focus on maximizing revenue.
• Collaborate with departments and fundraising staff to develop customized solicitation strategies aligned with organizational objectives and donor interests.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects and build deep, strategic relationships.
• Meet the minimum annual fundraising goal tied to the portfolio, including renewable gifts and new revenue.
• Create individualized donor plans to support informed, compelling, and complex solicitations.
• Conduct face-to-face donor visits and prepare customized engagement materials.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor information in Salesforce after donor interactions.
• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate; revenue targets may increase due to major domestic disasters.
• Recruit, develop, and work with field staff and volunteers.
• Support, develop, and/or provide leadership guidance to fundraising volunteers.
• Perform duties in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 19 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level