Regional Philanthropy Officer
About The Position
The American Red Cross is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join its Individual Fundraising team as a Regional Philanthropy Officer. The officer builds and closes transformational philanthropic partnerships, positioning Fort Worth-based donors as strategic partners and aligning their philanthropic goals with the Red Cross mission. The role develops a robust donor pipeline, creates customized engagement strategies, and mobilizes philanthropic support, particularly during disaster response. This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with in-office presence one day per week and frequent in-region travel to meet donors and community partners. The officer manages donor relationships and fundraising strategies to achieve measurable revenue goals, communicates the Red Cross mission and impact, maintains donor records in Salesforce, collaborates with internal teams and volunteers, and represents the organization at events and public-facing engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of sales and/or fundraising experience.
- Experience developing donor retention, growth, and recapture strategies.
- Proven success with complex requests.
- Current 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.
- Knowledge of fundraising database systems such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.com.
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team and maintain a strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple active relationships with organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to design and execute major gift strategies that achieve measurable revenue outcomes.
- Skill in forecasting results and managing performance metrics.
- Strong pipeline management and follow-through.
- Ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with donors and stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, emotional intelligence, and a donor-centered approach.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-urgency environments and remain steady and solutions-oriented under pressure.
- Commitment to tangible community impact and mission-driven results.
- Ability to work across teams, lead through influence, and engage volunteers and colleagues with energy, clarity, and purpose.
Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually, with a focus on gifts of $10,000 or more.
- Develop and execute customized solicitation strategies that align donor interests with Red Cross priorities.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors to achieve measurable revenue goals.
- Build a sustainable donor pipeline to support long-term philanthropic growth.
- Mobilize donors quickly during disaster relief efforts and communicate urgent needs clearly and professionally.
- Adapt fundraising strategies as organizational priorities shift during emergency response.
- Serve as the primary contact for assigned donors and provide a responsive, high-touch donor experience.
- Build trust-based donor relationships and create meaningful engagement opportunities.
- Communicate the Red Cross mission, programs, and impact to diverse audiences.
- Create personalized proposals, impact reports, and engagement strategies that encourage deeper investment.
- Translate donor interests into philanthropic opportunities with measurable community impact.
- Track performance metrics, forecast results, and adjust strategies to meet revenue targets.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in Salesforce.
- Support volunteer leaders and collaborate with internal teams to align donor strategies with organizational priorities and community needs.
- Represent the organization at events and public-facing engagements.
- Travel frequently within the region to meet donors and community partners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on FLSA status and tenure.
- 11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays.
- 401(k) with 6% match.
- Paid family leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
- Service awards and recognition.
- Annual incentive plan based on individual and organizational performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
