Regional Philanthropy Leader — Hybrid Major Gifts

American Red Cross; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

American Red Cross in Fort Worth, TX seeks a seasoned Regional Philanthropy Officer to build transformational partnerships with local donors and align giving with disaster relief priorities. This hybrid role blends remote work with weekly in-office presence and regional travel.

You will lead major gift fundraising, manage a donor portfolio, and craft personalized proposals. Strong communication, relationship-building, and data-driven planning are essential to drive revenue and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of fundraising or sales experience required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record required.
• Experience with donor retention and complex requests.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage a portfolio of donors giving $5,000+ annually.
• Develop strategies to solicit gifts aligned with donor interests.
• Build and maintain a robust donor pipeline.
• Engage donors during disaster relief with timely communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align donor strategies.
• Track performance metrics and report in Salesforce.
• Represent Red Cross at events and with community partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Pipeline management

Donor engagement

Strategic fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce.com

Job description

American Red Cross in Fort Worth, TX seeks a seasoned Regional Philanthropy Officer to build transformational partnerships with local donors and align giving with disaster relief priorities. This hybrid role blends remote work with weekly in-office presence and regional travel.

You will lead major gift fundraising, manage a donor portfolio, and craft personalized proposals. Strong communication, relationship-building, and data-driven planning are essential to drive revenue and community impact.