Regional Philanthropy Officer/Major Gifts
American Red Cross
Denver, CO
Anticipated Start Date: 11/15/2024
Description
The Red Cross is looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our individual donors and to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional individual donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the Colorado/Wyoming Red Cross Region Prefer a candidate in the Denver area.
This is a hybrid work position which includes a mix of virtual and in-office work (1-2 days/week). The position also requires frequent travel for face-to-face meetings with donors, staff and other constituents.
Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective individual donors in the Denver metro area and northern Colorado.
Work with the local fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture from previous donors.
Work collaboratively with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
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 for the American Red Cross.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required.
Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is required.
A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
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.
Significant expertise with Denver’s funding community highly desirable.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
The salary range for this position is $77,000- $85,000 + incentive ranges from 3.75%-11.25% of your base salary. You will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance
*Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
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