Senior Philanthropy Director/ Transformational Giving

American Red Cross•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$145,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Senior Philanthropy Director to support the Transformational Giving team. This role helps lead a multi-year transformational fundraising effort that identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards new prospects and existing donors. The ideal candidate will possess extraordinary communication skills and be an open, achievement-oriented professional. This position is responsible for growing an assigned portfolio of top-tier prospects and donors, including a blended portfolio of individual donors, corporations, and high-value volunteers. The role assists donors in creating expansive programmatic offerings and institutional philanthropy through giving to the American Red Cross. This position reports to the Vice President of Transformational Giving and may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related discipline required.
Minimum 10 years of fundraising and/or sales experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Must have extensive knowledge of fundraising and/or sales principles and techniques in large organizations.
Must have a successful track record in the solicitation of large amounts of funds.
Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, presentation, and communication (Interpersonal, oral, and written) skills.
Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com).
Ability to work on a team.
A current, valid driver's license and good driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in the South /Central Texas funding communities with major gifts.
Excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to the cause, and adaptability.
Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy.
Tenacity and persistence in pursuing stronger engagement and support from major donor prospects.
Self-starter with excellent skills in new donor cultivation and strategies for growing partnerships.

Responsibilities

Implement an overall fundraising strategy, managing an assigned donor portfolio to maximize revenue growth and engage donors in the mission of the organization. Portfolios typically include complex donor solicitation of corporations, individuals and foundations with seven-figure+ donor capacity and propensity.
In addition to this position’s assigned portfolio, partner with field fundraisers to maximize revenue growth among individuals, foundations, and corporate donors with seven-figure capacity under a shared credit model.
Develop strategies to identify and leverage relationships with families, foundation decision-makers, and C-suite contacts. Secure meetings, make presentations, prepare proposals, and directly solicit to cultivate and grow relationships.
Work collaboratively with other departments and partner with development staff at the national and/or regional offices to prepare presentations and proposals matching the objectives and interests of the donor/prospect.
Compile and analyze data/information about accounts in portfolios for the development of solicitation strategy.
Responsible for the recruitment of high-net-worth donors to support the American Red Cross.