American Red Cross
Regional Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Donors
American Red Cross, Houston, Texas, United States, 77072
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Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else
it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career Is a Force for Good! What You Need To Know: Job Title: Regional Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Donors Location: Greater Houston Area The American Red Cross is looking for a Corporate Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our donors to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This is a hybrid role where you work from home and office, and also travel in the Gulf Coast Region to meet with donors. Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising plan. Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs. Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets. Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts. Corporate Donors: Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative corporate donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives. Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement. Assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement. Articulate Red Cross programs, listen to corporations' needs and align programs to their interests. Relationship Management: Build and sustain two-way strategic relationships with key stakeholders at corporate partner organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate donors, ensuring their needs are met. Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission. Collaboration and Outreach: Work with cross-functional teams to align partnerships with community needs and organizational objectives. Represent the organization at events to build relationships and promote our mission. What Will Give You the Competitive Edge: Significant fundraising experience with Houston corporations Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals. What You Need To Succeed: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Minimum of 5 years of corporate fundraising, sales, and/or relationship management experience. Proven track record of securing corporate donations and managing partnerships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Will drive vehicle to other locations. Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes. (fleet vehicles may be available at the Houston office) * Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). Benefits For You: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: 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 Join us in our mission to help people in need and make a meaningful impact in your community! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else
it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career Is a Force for Good! What You Need To Know: Job Title: Regional Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Donors Location: Greater Houston Area The American Red Cross is looking for a Corporate Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our donors to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This is a hybrid role where you work from home and office, and also travel in the Gulf Coast Region to meet with donors. Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising plan. Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs. Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets. Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts. Corporate Donors: Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative corporate donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives. Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement. Assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement. Articulate Red Cross programs, listen to corporations' needs and align programs to their interests. Relationship Management: Build and sustain two-way strategic relationships with key stakeholders at corporate partner organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate donors, ensuring their needs are met. Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission. Collaboration and Outreach: Work with cross-functional teams to align partnerships with community needs and organizational objectives. Represent the organization at events to build relationships and promote our mission. What Will Give You the Competitive Edge: Significant fundraising experience with Houston corporations Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals. What You Need To Succeed: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Minimum of 5 years of corporate fundraising, sales, and/or relationship management experience. Proven track record of securing corporate donations and managing partnerships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Will drive vehicle to other locations. Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes. (fleet vehicles may be available at the Houston office) * Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). Benefits For You: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: 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 Join us in our mission to help people in need and make a meaningful impact in your community! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.