Regional Philanthropy Officer

American Red Cross • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to support the Indiana Region. This role is responsible for meeting fundraising goals and objectives and connecting with individual donors to serve the mission of the American Red Cross. The officer will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors to expand their financial support. This position involves a blend of remote work, in-person donor meetings, and occasional team meetings at the local office. The role also includes participation in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of five years of sales and/or fundraising experience.
• Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture.
• Proven success with complex requests.
• A current valid driver's license and a 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 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.
• Frequent travel within the Region is required.

Nice To Haves

• Fundraising and sales expertise with the Indiana funding community is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, and recapture from previous donors.
• Collaborate with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching organizational objectives and donor/prospect interests.
• Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits and virtual meetings, including preparation of personalized materials.
• Meet personal annual revenue targets by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue.
• Maintain donor records within the database management tool (Salesforce).
• Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives by giving to the American Red Cross.
• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree