Regional Chief Development Officer

American Red Cross; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional Chief Development Officer in Anchorage, Alaska. This role involves leading regional fundraising efforts, developing strong donor relationships, and meeting ambitious annual targets exceeding $1.3 million.

Ideal candidates will have extensive fundraising leadership experience and a proven track record of increasing philanthropic revenue. Benefits include medical plans, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience increasing revenue from diverse constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional fundraising strategy and develop relationships with donors.
• Manage a major gifts program with accountability for fundraising results.
• Ensure compliance and performance in donor management practices.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Regional Chief Development Officer (Anchorage, Alaska)

Lead and develop the regional development program, driving revenue-focused culture and achieving ambitious annual fundraising targets.

Responsibilities

Set and Execute a Bold Regional Fundraising Strategy

• Design and lead annual and multi-year fundraising strategies that sustain and significantly grow the Region's donor base while expanding new corporate, individual, and foundation relationships.
• Partner closely with the Regional CEO, Divisional Fundraising Vice President, Chapter Executive Directors, and Chapter Boards to align fundraising priorities with regional mission impact, market opportunity, and organizational growth.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures that drive a revenue-oriented culture across the Region.

Lead and Be Accountable for a Portfolio Based Major Gifts Program

• Own and be fully accountable for all regional fundraising results within a portfolio-based major gifts model.
• Provide key leadership, expectations, standards, and accountability for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects with emphasis on transformational giving.
• Ensure strategic solicitation planning, rigorous performance management, and strong stewardship practices that result in sustained donor engagement and long-term revenue growth.

Achieve and Grow Significant Fundraising Targets

• Maintain full accountability for achieving or exceeding the Region's annual fundraising goal, currently exceeding $1.3 million annually, while managing departmental expense budgets.
• Navigate dynamic revenue environments, including increased targets during major domestic disasters, with agility, discipline, and confidence.
• Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual performance of team members and channels and adjust strategies as needed to ensure sustained success.

Lead and Scale a High Impact Individual Major Gifts Donor Program

• Drive growth in individual giving and partnership strategies through dynamic annual and multi-year plans that grow revenue, deepen engagement, and diversify the donor base.
• Set a high standard for strategic discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and world-class stewardship to consistently exceed regional goals.

Mobilize Boards and Volunteer Leaders for Philanthropic Impact

• Act as the fundraising subject matter expert and main liaison between the development team and Regional Board Philanthropy Committees.
• Support orientation and ongoing engagement of new board members with a clear focus on philanthropic leadership.

Build, Develop, and Inspire a High Performing Team

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a staff member, the Regional Philanthropy Officer.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture focused on professional growth, accountability, and shared success.

Lead Effectively During Disaster and High-Demand Environments ("Grey Skies")

• Lead with discipline and urgency during disasters, prioritizing donor relationships and modeling resilience.
• Coaching through uncertainty, sustaining morale and driving both restricted and unrestricted fundraising to meet the moment.

Ensure Excellence in Systems, Stewardship, and Reporting

• Oversee disciplined donor management practices, ensuring all fundraising activity and gifts are accurately and timely recorded in Salesforce.
• Maintain compliance with all reporting and relationship management requirements while using data and insights to inform strategy, improve performance, and strengthen donor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience increasing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies, developing and implementing broad-based fundraising programs, and knowledge of best practices in development.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Five years of management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of office systems: MS Office and fundraising databases such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce.com.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with highest customer service orientation.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Region, occasionally within the Division, and to a national conference annually.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $140,000. Eligible for incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year, based on FLSA status and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401(k) with 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Disability and Insurance: Short & Long Term.
• Service awards and recognition.

Physical Requirement

Operational flexibility required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer and office equipment for sustained periods, sit for long periods, drive a vehicle, and work under challenging conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.