Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer
About The Position
The Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer meets fundraising goals and objectives by connecting with individual donors in the Chicagoland area and expanding their financial support of the American Red Cross. As part of the Illinois Region Development team, this role identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and prospective donors, and reports to a Director of Development. This is a hybrid role involving in-person donor meetings throughout the area, work in the Chicago office multiple times a month, and remote work. The officer also leads the women in philanthropy initiative, including the Illinois Region Tiffany Circle, a community whose membership begins at $10,000 annually. The role develops strategies to grow engagement, membership, and fundraising; manages tailored communications; and organizes recruitment, cultivation, and volunteer events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of fundraising, sales, and/or relationship management experience.
- Proven track record of securing six-figure donations and managing membership programs or women's philanthropy initiatives.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods.
- Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan.
- Lead disaster relief fundraising to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs.
- Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies to achieve targets.
- Maintain regular and consistent updates in Salesforce and conduct effective prospecting.
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually.
- Develop and execute customized solicitation strategies aligned with donor interests and Red Cross priorities.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors to achieve measurable revenue goals and build a sustainable donor pipeline.
- Serve as a key leader of the Tiffany Circle program, which has over 100 members.
- Mobilize donors during disaster relief efforts, communicate urgent needs, and adapt fundraising strategies as priorities change.
- Serve as the primary contact for assigned donors and provide a responsive, high-touch donor experience.
- Build trust-based donor relationships and anticipate needs by creating meaningful engagement opportunities.
- Communicate the Red Cross mission, programs, and impact to diverse audiences.
- Prepare personalized proposals and impact reports and develop engagement strategies that inspire deeper investment.
- Track performance metrics, maintain accurate and timely Salesforce records, and manage multiple active relationships with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Inspire and support volunteers and collaborate with internal teams to align donor strategies with organizational priorities and community needs.
- Represent the organization at events and public-facing engagements.
- Lead the Illinois Region women in philanthropy initiative, including growth strategies, tailored communications, and recruitment, cultivation, and volunteer events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health spending accounts and flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off starting at 15 days a 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.
- Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
- Service awards and recognition.
- Incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
